GDACS daily newsletter for 07/07/2016

 

Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 07/07/2016

This daily newsletter provides an overview of the natural disasters that happened in the last 24 hours and response measures for ongoing disasters. GDACS currently covers earthquakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, volcanic eruptions and floods. The color coding (red, orange, green) is related to the estimated humanitarian impact of the event.

Disaster events in the last 24 hours

GDACS detected the following potential disasters. For up-to-date media coverage, latest maps and ReliefWeb content related to these disasters, please go to GDACS homepage.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:80.26km) in Papua New Guinea 07/07/2016 04:16 UTC, About 59760 people within 100km.
	On 7/7/2016 4:16:29 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting About 59760 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:80.26km.

	Green alert for tropical cyclone BLAS-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.
	From 03/07/2016 to 07/07/2016, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 222 km/h) BLAS-16 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.

	Red alert for tropical cyclone NEPARTAK-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 10.711 million.
	From 03/07/2016 to 07/07/2016, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 278 km/h) NEPARTAK-16 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 10.711 million.

	Green flood alert in Sudan
	On 30/06/2016, a flood started in Sudan, lasting until 06/07/2016 (last update). The flood caused 0 killed and 4000 displaced .

	Orange flood alert in China
	On 28/06/2016, a flood started in China, lasting until 06/07/2016 (last update). The flood caused 128 killed and 160000 displaced .

	Green flood alert in India
	On 29/06/2016, a flood started in India, lasting until 06/07/2016 (last update). The flood caused 30 killed and 0 displaced .

	Green flood alert in Pakistan
	On 03/07/2016, a flood started in Pakistan, lasting until 06/07/2016 (last update). The flood caused 30 killed and 80 displaced .

	Green flood alert in Nepal
	On 04/07/2016, a flood started in Nepal, lasting until 06/07/2016 (last update). The flood caused 0 killed and 0 displaced .

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Iran 06/07/2016 23:58 UTC, 945408 people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 11:58:25 PM, an earthquake occurred in Iran potentially affecting 945408 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:94.22km) in Chile 06/07/2016 22:59 UTC, 246379 people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 10:59:10 PM, an earthquake occurred in Chile potentially affecting 246379 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:94.22km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:64.72km) in Philippines 06/07/2016 21:00 UTC, 3253864 people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 9:00:49 PM, an earthquake occurred in Philippines potentially affecting 3253864 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:64.72km.

	Green alert for tropical cyclone FOUR-E-16. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0.
	From 06/07/2016 to 06/07/2016, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 167 km/h) FOUR-E-16 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.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in Solomon Islands 06/07/2016 19:41 UTC, Few people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 7:41:41 PM, an earthquake occurred in Solomon Islands potentially affecting Few people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Iran, Islamic Republic of 06/07/2016 18:46 UTC, 1267468 people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 6:46:24 PM, an earthquake occurred in Iran, Islamic Republic of potentially affecting 1267468 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:36.89km) in Tonga 06/07/2016 15:29 UTC, No people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 3:29:24 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting No people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:36.89km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km) in Tonga 06/07/2016 13:13 UTC, About 17860 people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 1:13:58 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting About 17860 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:10km.

	Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:45.82km) in Ecuador 06/07/2016 06:19 UTC, 517597 people within 100km.
	On 7/6/2016 6:19:49 AM, an earthquake occurred in Ecuador potentially affecting 517597 people within 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:45.82km.

Discussions in Virtual OSOCC

The GDACS Virtual OSOCC is a forum for emergency managers. If you are involved in an ongoing emergency as a local emergency management authority or as an international responder, please provide your information in the GDACS Virtual OSOCC. The following emergencies are currently open.

Open emergencies

Myanmar Floods 3-August-2015 updated: 13-August-2015

7.9M Earthquake in Nepal on 25 Apr 2015 06:11 UTC 25-Apr-2015 updated: 9-August-2015 EQ-2015-000048-NPL

Typhoon Maysak - FS Micronesia 31-March-2015 updated: 14-Apr-2015

Chile - floods 26-March-2015 updated: 27-Apr-2015 FL-2015-000027-CHL

Tropical Cyclone Pam 11-March-2015 updated: 30-July-2015 TC-2015-000023-VUT

Typhoon Chan-hom 11-July-2015 updated: 11-July-2015

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