DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green earthquake (Magnitude 6M, Depth:43.568km) in Japan 01/07/2026 12:08 UTC, 1.6 million in MMI IV.

On 7/1/2026 12:08:29 PM, an earthquake occurred in Japan potentially affecting 1.6 million in MMI IV. The earthquake had Magnitude 6M, Depth:43.568km. [Read more]

Orange notification for tropical cyclone NINE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 50254 .

From 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 231 km/h) NINE-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Northern Mariana Islands (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 50254 . [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:536.709km) in Fiji 01/07/2026 10:42 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI II.

On 7/1/2026 10:42:43 AM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting 10 thousand in MMI II. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.6M, Depth:536.709km. [Read more]

Green notification for tropical cyclone FOUR-E-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0  (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 01/07/2026 to 01/07/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) FOUR-E-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:171.032km) in Bolivia 01/07/2026 08:00 UTC, 40 thousand in 100km.

On 7/1/2026 8:00:50 AM, an earthquake occurred in Bolivia potentially affecting 40 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:171.032km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
England's warmest June ever after record-breaking heatwave

England saw its warmest June since records began in 1865 and the second warmest for the whole of the UK according to data just released by the Met Office. [Read more]

Dangerous heatwave to hit US ahead of holiday weekend

North America will bake in extreme temperatures amid celebrations for the United States' 250th birthday. [Read more]

Farming worries after India records driest June in over a decade

Weaker monsoon rains are likely to impact farm output but the government says it has enough grain stocks to deal with any shortages. [Read more]

Potentially dangerous heatwave to sweep across the eastern United States

A heatwave developing across the eastern United States will bring daytime heat, high humidity and stifling overnight temperatures as Ben Rich explains. [Read more]

Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast

People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come. [Read more]

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