DISASTER UPDATES
Worldwide Incidents
GDACS DisasterAlerts
From 20/08/2026 to 21/08/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 93 km/h) TWO-C-26 was active in CentralPacific. 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]
From 12/08/2026 to 21/08/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 213 km/h) LALA-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 11938 . [Read more]
On 8/21/2026 2:33:07 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 8/21/2026 1:38:42 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.2 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
On 8/21/2026 1:18:05 AM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 1.3 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. [Read more]
Environmental & Science
BBC News – Science & Environment
A tradition on a river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end. [Read more]
Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record. [Read more]
The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains. [Read more]
Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's. [Read more]
The prolonged dry spell has come to an end with heavy, thundery showers continuing to sweep across the UK, as Ben Rich explains. [Read more]
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