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Latest Report : GLOF in Gasa district, Northwestern Bhutan on 29 October, 2026 see detail

  • Disaster Type: Flood
  • Country/Region: Bhutan
  • Occurrence Date (UTC): 29 October, 2026
  • SA activation Date(UTC): 30 October, 2026
  • Requester: National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM)
  • Escalation to the International Charter: No
  • GLIDE Number: FL-2026-000198-BTN

Disaster Situation

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Shintapu Tsho in the Laya area of northwestern Bhutan's Gasa district on Thursday night (October 29, 2026) triggered flooding along the Mochhu, damaging roads, bridges and public infrastructure in two districts.

Latest Report : Flood in Istanbul, Turkey on 14 October, 2026 see detail

  • Disaster Type: Flood
  • Country/Region: Turkey
  • Occurrence Date (UTC): 14 October, 2026
  • SA activation Date(UTC): 15 October, 2026
  • Requester: Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD)
  • Escalation to the International Charter: Yes
  • GLIDE Number: FL-2026-000191-TUR

Disaster Situation

Extreme Meteorological Event: On October 14, 2026, Istanbul was hit by one of its most severe extreme weather events in recent history. The city experienced catastrophic flash floods driven by torrential rainfall that reached up to 242 mm (kilograms per square meter) in northern and western districts. According to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), this marks the highest single-day rainfall intensity recorded since 1985.
Most Affected Areas & Geomorphological Impact: The severe downpour heavily impacted the districts of Sarıyer (Ayazağa), Beykoz (Ömerli), Esenyurt, Başakşehir (İkitelli), Sultangazi, and Bayrampaşa. The saturated soil conditions combined with rapid urban surface runoff triggered 1,277 urban flooding incidents and led to 15 major landslides/mudflows, causing severe infrastructure disruptions.
https://www.trthaber.com/haber/turkiye/istanbulu-saganak-vurdu-yollar-gole-dondu-araclar-suya-gomuldu-960146.html

Latest Report : Flood and Landslide in Gorkha District, Nepal on 10 October, 2026 see detail

  • Disaster Type: Flood and Landslide
  • Country/Region: Nepal
  • Occurrence Date (UTC): 10 October, 2026
  • SA activation Date(UTC): 11 October, 2026
  • Requester: Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM), Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation
  • Escalation to the International Charter: Yes
  • GLIDE Number: FF-2026-000189-NPL

Disaster Situation

https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2026/10/2036590/chumanumbri-administrative-officer-says-the-situation-is-chaotic-the-flood-keeps-coming-and-going
On 11 October 2026, a landslide-induced flash flood struck the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Gorkha District, Nepal. The event is believed to have been triggered by a large landslide that temporarily dammed the river in the upper reaches of Chumnubri Rural Municipality, followed by the sudden release of impounded water and debris. The flood caused extensive damage to settlements, bridges, roads, and other infrastructure along the river corridor, and prompted evacuation warnings for downstream communities.

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