Curated archive · 2020–2026
Selected events, dated sources, and clear limits. This overview is non-exhaustive; it shows examples across hazard types rather than a complete global event register.
Biological hazard · pandemic
2020 onward · Global
WHO lifted the Public Health Emergency of International Concern designation in May 2023. Its August 2026 assessment says SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate and rates global public-health risk as moderate as of 30 July 2026.
Tropical cyclone
16–21 May 2020 · Bay of Bengal · India and Bangladesh
India Meteorological Department records Amphan crossing the West Bengal coast on 20 May as a very severe cyclonic storm.
Flooding and landslides
14–15 July 2021 · Western Germany and eastern Belgium
Heavy rainfall over saturated ground triggered severe flooding and landslides across parts of western Europe.
Monsoon flooding and landslides
June 2022 onward · Pakistan
Unusually heavy monsoon rainfall led to widespread flooding and landslides, prompting a national and international humanitarian response.
Earthquakes
6 and 20 February 2023 · Southern Türkiye and northern Syria
The February earthquake sequence caused extensive damage across the region; recovery needs and impact estimates were assessed separately in each country.
Wildfires and smoke
2023 fire season · Canada
Natural Resources Canada describes 2023 as a record fire season. Its area estimates differ by mapping method, so this archive avoids presenting one figure as definitive.
Flooding
April–May 2024 · Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Severe flooding affected communities and infrastructure across the state. A later joint assessment examined the damage and recovery needs.
Earthquake
28 March 2025 · Central Myanmar
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Sagaing and Mandalay, followed by a strong aftershock. The United Nations documented widespread damage and evolving humanitarian needs.
Earthquake sequence
24 June 2026 · North-central Venezuela
A sequence of strong earthquakes affected north-central Venezuela. The response record links to the reviewed event source and preserves its 11 August 2026 research snapshot.
Earthquake
10 August 2026 · Western Colombia
The U.S. Geological Survey reviewed a magnitude 7.4 event near San José del Palmar. The response page preserves its dated research snapshot and directs readers to Colombian authorities for current information.
Ice-rock avalanche-triggered flood
26 August 2026 · Rasuwa and the Bhote Koshi corridor, Nepal
NDRRMA Situation Report #30 attributes the flood to an ice-rock avalanche at Langtang-Lirung. Later district notices and a household needs survey provide dated recovery context.
Flash flood · possible landslide-dam breach
11 October 2026 · Budhi Gandaki corridor, Gorkha, Nepal
ICIMOD’s preliminary advisory describes a possible breach of a landslide blockage. Rescue and evacuation were underway while the cause and damage were investigated. This event is separate from August’s Rasuwa–Bhotekoshi flood.
Wildfires and smoke
2026 fire season · reviewed 12 October · Canada · local notices in British Columbia
CIFFC’s overview displayed national preparedness level 1 when reviewed on 12 October. Local B.C. notices retain different dates and restrictions: Okanagan Indian Band on 2 October and Summerland on 30 September.
References
Sources prioritize official meteorological, geological and emergency-management records, United Nations reporting, and post-disaster assessments. Explainers and sources in another language are identified in their titles. Dates distinguish a source’s publication or report period from the date a changing page was checked. This historical archive is not live emergency guidance; follow local authorities for current conditions.
