DISASTER UPDATES​

Worldwide Incidents

GDACS DisasterAlerts
Green flood alert in Türkiye

On 28/06/2026, a flood started in Türkiye, lasting until 30/06/2026 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced . [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:549.781km) in Fiji 18/06/2026 21:09 UTC, Few people affected in 100km.

On 6/18/2026 9:09:15 PM, an earthquake occurred in Fiji potentially affecting Few people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:549.781km. [Read more]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan 18/06/2026 19:17 UTC, No people affected in 100km.

On 6/18/2026 7:17:40 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Honshu, Japan potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

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

From 18/06/2026 to 18/06/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 222 km/h) SEVEN-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]

Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km) in Philippines 18/06/2026 16:33 UTC, 530 thousand in 100km.

On 6/18/2026 4:33:58 PM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 530 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.3M, Depth:10km. [Read more]

Environmental & Science

BBC News – Science & Environment
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site

The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. [Read more]

What is El Niño and why could it mean record temperatures?

Global temperatures are expected to rise in the coming months as El Niño begins. [Read more]

El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say

An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures. [Read more]

Six ways to keep your home and yourself cool in hot weather

Six simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. [Read more]

Nasa names next astronauts for Artemis Moon programme

Nasa names its next Artemis crew, though they will not be walking on the Moon or even going anywhere near it. [Read more]

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