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Current Emergency and Disaster Event Information

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  • Jun 24 2024 at 14:46:26 UTC
    Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall caused devastating floods and landslides in southeastern Switzerland on June 22, 2024, heavily impacting the canton of Grisons, particularly the Mesolcina Valley. The event left 1 person dead, 2 missing, and extensive damage to infrastructure.

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  • Jun 24 2024 at 10:06:35 UTC
    South Dakota's governor Kristi Noem confirmed one death on June 23, 2024, as record rainfall caused devastating floods across the Upper Midwest from June 22 to 24. Torrential rains across the region led to record-breaking river levels, extensive property damage, and evacuations. Iowa and Minnesota have declared emergencies, with Iowa’s floods surpassing 1993 levels. Numerous rivers, including the Big Sioux, are at historic highs, forcing evacuations and emergency rescues. Authorities warn that more rain could exacerbate the already severe flooding.

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  • Jun 24 2024 at 04:43:13 UTC
    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit Vanuatu at 08:03 UTC on June 24, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 156.7 km (97.4 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.

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  • Jun 23 2024 at 17:53:41 UTC
    In the pre-dawn hours of June 22, 2024, Rock Valley, Iowa, awoke to sirens and rising waters as the Rock River burst its banks, leaving the town scrambling to evacuate.

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  • Jun 23 2024 at 16:42:53 UTC
    Heavy monsoon rains affecting Bangladesh since Wednesday, June 19, 2024, have left over 2 million people stranded and at least 10 dead. Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts continued heavy rains which could potentially worsen the situation.

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  • Jun 23 2024 at 16:02:20 UTC
    Heavy rains impacted several provinces in central China on June 23, 2024, causing floods and landslides that affected hundreds of thousands of people. At least 8 fatalities were reported after a landslide in Hunan Province. Local authorities have issued several alerts and are currently carrying out disaster control and rescue operations in high-risk regions.

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  • Jun 23 2024 at 15:10:48 UTC
    Old region 3664/3697 -- the source of multiple Earth-directed CMEs and G5 - Extreme geomagnetic storming in May, has returned to Earth-view with a strong M9.3 solar flare at 13:01 UTC on June 23, 2024. The region is now numbered 3723. The event started at 12:51 and ended at 13:11 UTC.

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  • Jun 23 2024 at 02:41:44 UTC
    A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit near the coast of Venezuela at 03:58 UTC on June 23, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 87.4 km (54.3 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 98 km (60 miles).

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  • Jun 22 2024 at 18:56:39 UTC
    A bright meteor was observed over Dallas at 03:32 UTC on Friday, June 22, 2024, visible in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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  • Jun 22 2024 at 18:15:51 UTC
    A massive power outage struck parts of the Balkan Peninsula on June 21, 2024, as temperatures soared to 40 °C (104°F). The blackout caused widespread disruption across Montenegro, Bosnia, Croatia, and Albania. Officials and media blame increased power consumption due to the sweltering heat for power grid failures.

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