Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System Newsletter
Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System — Newsletter 10/05/2022
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, floods and droughts. 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.
RED
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ORANGE
 |  Orange alert for tropical cyclone ASANI-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (10.044 million in Tropical Storm). | |
| From 07/05/2022 to 09/05/2022, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 120 km/h) ASANI-22 was active in NorthIndian. The cyclone affects these countries: India, Bangladesh (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (10.044 million in tropical storm). | ||
GREEN
 |  Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:24.26km) in Taiwan Region 09/05/2022 07:45 UTC, 220 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/9/2022 7:45:52 AM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan Region potentially affecting 220 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:24.26km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:141.73km) in Argentina 09/05/2022 07:25 UTC, 2.9 million in 100km. | |
| On 5/9/2022 7:25:15 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 2.9 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:141.73km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:27.02km) in Taiwan Region 09/05/2022 06:23 UTC, 300 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/9/2022 6:23:03 AM, an earthquake occurred in Taiwan Region potentially affecting 300 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 6.3M, Depth:27.02km. | ||
 |  Green alert for tropical cyclone KARIM-22. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm). | |
| From 07/05/2022 to 09/05/2022, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 130 km/h) KARIM-22 was active in SEIndian. 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). | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in South Sandwich Islands Region 09/05/2022 04:04 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/9/2022 4:04:25 AM, an earthquake occurred in South Sandwich Islands Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km) in Argentina 09/05/2022 03:20 UTC, 560 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/9/2022 3:20:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in Argentina potentially affecting 560 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.5M, Depth:10km. | ||
 |  Green flood alert in Pakistan | |
| On 07/05/2022, a flood started in Pakistan, lasting until 09/05/2022 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced . | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km) in Jan Mayen Island Region 08/05/2022 23:33 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 11:33:15 PM, an earthquake occurred in Jan Mayen Island Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.4M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km) in South Of Timor, Indonesia 08/05/2022 23:03 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 11:03:45 PM, an earthquake occurred in South Of Timor, Indonesia potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:56.26km) in Halmahera, Indonesia 08/05/2022 21:51 UTC, 310 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 9:51:41 PM, an earthquake occurred in Halmahera, Indonesia potentially affecting 310 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:56.26km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km) in Jan Mayen Island Region 08/05/2022 21:14 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 9:14:02 PM, an earthquake occurred in Jan Mayen Island Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.1M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in Tristan Da Cunha Region 08/05/2022 19:43 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 7:43:16 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tristan Da Cunha Region potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:54.27km) in India 08/05/2022 19:41 UTC, 8 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 7:41:35 PM, an earthquake occurred in India potentially affecting 8 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:54.27km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km) in Southeast Of Loyalty Islands 08/05/2022 17:51 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 5:51:52 PM, an earthquake occurred in Southeast Of Loyalty Islands potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:39.67km) in Indonesia 08/05/2022 16:34 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 4:34:28 PM, an earthquake occurred in Indonesia potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:39.67km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km) in Greece 08/05/2022 14:30 UTC, 4.5 million in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 2:30:31 PM, an earthquake occurred in Greece potentially affecting 4.5 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.6M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:25km) in Virgin Islands 08/05/2022 13:32 UTC, 90 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 1:32:58 PM, an earthquake occurred in Virgin Islands potentially affecting 90 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:25km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:6.72km) in Greece 08/05/2022 13:22 UTC, 490 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 1:22:30 PM, an earthquake occurred in Greece potentially affecting 490 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:6.72km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:42km) in Talaud Islands, Indonesia 08/05/2022 12:17 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 12:17:31 PM, an earthquake occurred in Talaud Islands, Indonesia potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:42km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km) in China 08/05/2022 11:59 UTC, 6.6 million in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 11:59:47 AM, an earthquake occurred in China potentially affecting 6.6 million in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.7M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km) in Near N Coast Of New Guinea, Png. 08/05/2022 07:54 UTC, No people affected in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 7:54:34 AM, an earthquake occurred in Near N Coast Of New Guinea, Png. potentially affecting No people affected in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:10km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:39.45km) in Talaud Islands, Indonesia 08/05/2022 02:29 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 2:29:03 AM, an earthquake occurred in Talaud Islands, Indonesia potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.2M, Depth:39.45km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:38.86km) in Talaud Islands, Indonesia 08/05/2022 02:18 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 2:18:56 AM, an earthquake occurred in Talaud Islands, Indonesia potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 4.9M, Depth:38.86km. | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:51.14km) in Talaud Islands, Indonesia 08/05/2022 02:12 UTC, 120 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 2:12:48 AM, an earthquake occurred in Talaud Islands, Indonesia potentially affecting 120 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:51.14km. | ||
 | Green flood alert in Tajikistan | |
| On 04/05/2022, a flood started in Tajikistan, lasting until 08/05/2022 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 1800 displaced . | ||
 | Green flood alert in Azerbaijan | |
| On 07/05/2022, a flood started in Azerbaijan, lasting until 08/05/2022 (last update). The flood caused 0 deaths and 0 displaced . | ||
 | Green earthquake alert (Magnitude 5M, Depth:18.29km) in Costa Rica 08/05/2022 00:25 UTC, 800 thousand in 100km. | |
| On 5/8/2022 12:25:40 AM, an earthquake occurred in Costa Rica potentially affecting 800 thousand in 100km. The earthquake had Magnitude 5M, Depth:18.29km. | ||
DAILY FLASH
Uganda - Floods and landslides (ECHO FLASH 6 May 12:27:05 PM)
- Heavy rainfall has been affecting Uganda (in particular Eastern, and Western Regions) since late April, causing floods and triggering landslides and mudslides that have resulted in population displacements and damage.
- Media report, as of 6 May, more than 3,200 displaced people, 650 destroyed houses and a total of nearly 7,000 affected people across the Eastern Region, where the most affected area by floods is the Bulambuli District with nearly 4,500 affected people.
- In addition, media also report more than 50 displaced, over 500 affected people and eight destroyed houses across the Western Region, particularly due to landslides and mudslides. No fatalities were reported by the Red Cross.
- Over the next 48 hours, more rainfall is forecast over most of the Country, including over the already affected Eastern, and Western Regions
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Severe weather (ECHO FLASH 6 May 12:27:05 PM)
- Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (in particular the North Kivu Province) over the past 48 hours, causing floods and a number of severe weather-related incidents that have resulted in damage.
- Media report, as of 6 May, more than 40 destroyed houses, over ten destroyed schools, some damaged religious buildings and a number of affected families across the Lubero Territory (northern North Kivu Province).
- Over the next 48 hours, light rainfall is forecast over the North Kivu Province.
Philippines - Flash floods (ECHO FLASH 6 May 12:27:05 PM)
- On 2-4 May, moderate to heavy rainfall caused flash floods in parts of Mindanao (southern Philippines).
- According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-DROMIC), 1,805 individuals have been displaced, and up to 3,145 people have been affected in the Regions of Caraga (north-eastern Mindanao) and Soccsksargen (southern Mindanao).
- Light rainfall is forecast on 6-7 May over most of Mindanao.
Afghanistan - Floods update (ECHO FLASH 6 May 12:27:05 PM)
- The number of casualties has increased in Afghanistan, after floods caused by heavy rainfall have affected 12 Provinces of the Country, since the beginning of the month.
- According to media reports, 22 people have died and 40 others were injured. About 500 houses were destroyed and 2,000 damaged. Flooding was particularly severe in the western provinces of Badghis and Faryab and the northern province of Baghlan.
- On 6-7 May, light to locally moderate rainfall is forecast over areas in north-eastern Afghanistan.
Floods and flood warnings during the last 24 hours reported by national services (ECHO FLASH 6 May 12:27:05 PM)
Belarus: threshold level 1/1 for the Sozh and Iput rivers.
Ukraine: threshold level 2/3 for the Stochid, Desna, Snov and Dnipro rivers.
GDACS News
Flood in South Africa - UNITAR-UNOSAT activationUNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
Flood in South Africa - UNITAR-UNOSAT activationUNITAR-UNOSAT Potentially Damaged Buildings has been activated
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