Recent Events
What is currently happening in the world? Selected news items are presented here to provide an overview of current and important events. The importance of disaster prevention at both national and international level is highlighted.
Recent Events
DLR launches survey on demand for New Space data
The German Space Agency at DLR is inviting scientific institutions in Germany to participate in a survey on the demand for commercial “New Space” satellite data. The aim is to facilitate access to innovative satellite data for research, development, and teaching...
FlashFloodBreaker Project released animated film
The FlashFloodBreaker project is pleased to announce the release of a new animated film produced by Just Julie. The film vividly presents the partnership and objectives of the project, illustrating how innovative measures can help protect against flash floods. The...
DRR Stammtisch Lunchtalk Series – 30th October, 12:30 – 13:30 Pm
On October 30th, 2025, from 12:30 to 13:30 (CEST), the next session of the DRR Stammtisch Lunchtalk Series will take place. The webinar is titled Extreme Weather, Forgotten Lives: Why Animals Matter in Disaster Response. Extreme weather events are increasing worldwide...
UNDRR Webinar “Financial incentives as a strategy for promoting disaster resilience”
On 13 October 2025, under the theme “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters”, a webinar titled “Financial incentives as a strategy for promoting disaster resilience” will take place at 12:00 PM. The event is organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction...
Severe earthquake in the Philippines
On the evening of September 30, 2025, the northern part of the province of Cebu was struck by a powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt across large parts of the region [3]. At least 69 people have been confirmed dead, while the...
Typhoon Bualoi causes damage in the Philippines and Vietnam
Shortly after Super Typhoon Ragasa, Typhoon Bualoi has now caused severe damage in the Philippines and Vietnam. The tropical storm reached the eastern province of Samar in the Philippines on the evening of 25 September with gusts of up to 165 km/h [1, 3]. At least 27...
Super Typhoon Ragasa causes severe devastation in Asia
Super Typhoon Ragasa caused severe damage in several countries in East and Southeast Asia. At least 27 people were killed, and many more were injured or are missing. The storm first hit the Philippines, where at least ten people, including several fishermen, were...
Earthquake in Afghanistan
During the night of 31 August to 1 September, an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook north-eastern Afghanistan. The quake, which occurred at a depth of around eight kilometres, was followed by several aftershocks that reached magnitudes of up to 5.2,...
Severe damage caused by Typhoon Kajiki in Vietnam
In Vietnam, Typhoon Kajiki caused flooding and landslides with heavy rain and strong gusts. The tropical storm reached the country on Monday afternoon (local time) with wind speeds of up to 133 kilometres per hour [1]. Around 300,000 people in coastal regions had been...