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

From 12/08/2026 to 13/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 130 km/h) ONE-C-26 was active in CentralPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: United States (vulnerability Low). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in tropical storm). [Read more]

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

From 13/08/2026 to 13/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) HERNAN-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 notification for tropical cyclone CRISTOBAL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).

From 12/08/2026 to 13/08/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 74 km/h) CRISTOBAL-26 was active in Atlantic. 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 5M, Depth:134.025km) in Papua New Guinea 13/08/2026 12:44 UTC, 290 thousand in 100km.

On 8/13/2026 12:44:59 PM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 290 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:134.025km. [Read more]

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

From 12/08/2026 to 13/08/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 65 km/h) NANGKA-26 was active in NWPacific. 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]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes

Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision [Read more]

Temperatures to soar to 38C as amber extreme heat warning in effect

Heat will spike again on Thursday with a rare warning in place and more records set to tumble. [Read more]

Cloudy skies lead to mixed fortunes for Scotland's eclipse hunters

Scotland's best chance of seeing a solar eclipse in 27 years left some disappointed, though there were moments of magic. [Read more]

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle. [Read more]

Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe

More than 95% of the Sun was covered by the Moon in Cornwall, while parts of Spain experienced the magic of a total eclipse. [Read more]

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