Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-11-10 06:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-11-10 11:03:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Belgium;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 10 November 2023 between 6:00 and 12:00 UTC, a flood event is reported to have affected West Flanders, Belgium. The event is ongoing and spreading with damage expected to affect urban areas. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood extent.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR708] Flood in Belgium
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR708/aemfeed

Type of Event: Other;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-11-11 10:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-11-09 16:00:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Germany;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 11 November 2023, a major festival will take place in the heart of the city of Cologne, Germany. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for the day. The Cologne Fire service, which is tasked with providing safety measures during large events, needs to collect information on gathering people and places during this event, in order to better manage and predict the flow of visitors for the coming years. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide a situation assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR707] Cologne Festival, Germany
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR707/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-11-07 00:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-11-07 14:48:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: France;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 7 November 2023, flooding affected the North part of France. A flood red alert has been issued for the Liane and Aa rivers while there is an ongoing flood event in other river basins (Hem, Lys, Canche). Many damages have already been reported. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR706] Flood in northern France
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR706/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-11-02 22:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-11-03 03:21:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Italy;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 2 November 2023 during the afternoon, an intense weather system hit Italy with strong scirocco winds and high precipitations. The highest rainfall has occurred in the Tuscany region between Pisa, Florence, Pistoia, and Prato provinces, with the Bisenzio River and some smaller secondary rivers flooding. The event is ongoing and rainfall is expected to continue. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR705] Flood in Tuscany region, Italy
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR705/aemfeed

Type of Event: Storm (Tropical cyclone, hurricane, typhoon);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-25 06:25:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-26 23:20:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Mexico;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 25 October around 6.25 UTC, TC OTIS (Cat. 5 Hurricane) made landfall over the area of the coastal City of Acapulco (central Guerrero State, southern Mexico) with maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h OTIS-23. OTIS-23 caused floods and landslides that resulted in evacuations and severe damage. As of 26 October, 34,522 evacuated families in 631 temporary shelters across the affected area according to WHO PAHO and national authorities. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR703] Tropical cyclone OTIS-23 in Acapulco, Mexico
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR703/aemfeed

Type of Event: Storm (Tropical cyclone, hurricane, typhoon);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-25 06:25:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-26 23:20:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Mexico;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 25 October around 6.25 UTC, TC OTIS (Cat. 5 Hurricane) made landfall over the area of the coastal City of Acapulco (central Guerrero State, southern Mexico) with maximum sustained winds of 270 km/h OTIS-23. OTIS-23 caused floods and landslides that resulted in evacuations and severe damage. As of 26 October, 34,522 evacuated families in 631 temporary shelters across the affected area according to WHO PAHO and national authorities. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR703] Tropical cyclone OTIS-23 in Acapulco, Mexico
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR703/aemfeed

Type of Event: Storm (Tropical cyclone, hurricane, typhoon);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-24 08:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-24 01:57:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Vanuatu;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the evening of 24 October 2023 local time, the Vanuatu archipelago was hit by the passage of a new tropical cyclone, named LOLA, with winds of up to 145 km/h. The cyclone has passed Solomon Island and will impact parts of Vanuatu. The event is ongoing and will increase over the next 48 hours with very heavy rainfall, strong wind and storm surge forecast over the whole of Vanuatu with damage expected to affect buildings and infrastructure. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR702] Tropical Cyclone LOLA in Vanuatu
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR702/aemfeed

Type of Event: Earthquake;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-11 00:41:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-11 05:18:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Afghanistan;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 11 October at 00:41 UTC, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Western Afghanistan in depth 10 km., province Herat, near the borders with Iran and Turkmenistan. According to GDACS a population of 110 000 people is exposed to the shock. The city of Herat is probably strongly affected. In order to better understand the situation, Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR700] Earthquake in Afghanistan
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR700/aemfeed

Type of Event: Industrial accident;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-04 00:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-09 10:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Croatia;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 4 October 2023, in the early hours of the day, a fire broke out in the industrial zone of Drava International Company, located in the southern part of the city of Osijek, Croatia. The event is under control with damages reported to affect storage facilities. In addition, the smoke emanating from the fire posed a significant risk to both human and animal health. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR699] Industrial accident in Osijek, Croatia
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR699/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-07 12:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-07 07:48:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: United Kingdom;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 7 October 2023 at 12:00 UTC, extensive flooding is forecast to hit Central Scotland. The event is expected to affect a large geographic area with potential economic and environmental damage and danger to life. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR698] Flood in Scotland
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR698/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-27 17:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-26 10:32:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

Following the early warning sent by the European Flood Alert System (EFAS) on 26 September regarding a flood event caused by a high probability of local flooding on the Pinios River and inundations, the Greek authorities requested an activation for Thessaly and in Sterea Ellada regions. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation and flood extent of the event for the emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR697] Flood in Thessaly and Sterea Ellada regions, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR697/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-11 02:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-12 10:37:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Libya;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 10 September 2023, Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya, sweeping away entire neighbourhoods in multiple coastal towns in the country's northeast. It also caused the destruction of two dams upstream of Derna town, triggering a wave of flash floods that hit the city's heart, with massive destruction to the buildings and all the bridges in Derna Valley. As many as 2,000 people were feared dead, according to one of the country's leaders. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood delineation and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR696] Flood in Libya
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR696/aemfeed

Type of Event: Earthquake;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-08 22:11:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-09 09:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Morocco;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 08 September 2023 at 22:11 UTC, an earthquake was reported to have affected the Marrakesh-Safi Region of Morocco. The epicentre was approximately 72 km southwest of Marrakesh city (population of 840,000 people). Many casualties are reported and it is thought that many people are still trapped under the rubble or injured. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide a damage assessment.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR695] Earthquake in Marrakesh-Safi Region, Morocco
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR695/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-03 17:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-07 09:09:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Spain;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

As of 03 September at 17:00 slow-moving storm system, officially known as an upper-level isolated depression (DANA), has affected Spain, causing heavy rains and floods. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a red alert for Madrid and Toledo. Authorities had reported numerous evacuations, high-water rescues, missing persons, and fatalities. The event is not ongoing yet it caused a catastrophic flood with serious human and economic damage. The search for missing persons and damage assessment continues. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment for the emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR694] Flood in Spain
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR694/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-05 20:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-06 16:04:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Bulgaria;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 05 September 2023, at 20:00, massive floods were reported to have affected Burgas province, Bulgaria. A state of emergency is declared and media reported 130 people evacuated and 4 casualties. Images show camping trailers and cars in the sea after being washed away by swollen rivers. Bungalows and hotels along the Black Sea coast are flooded. The main road Tsarevo - Sinemoretz is closed. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR693] Flood in Burgas, Bulgaria
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR693/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-05 10:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-05 12:10:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

Due to extreme rainfall in the Thessaly Region, extended floods occurred in the Magnesia Regional Unit, mostly around the city of Volos and coastal areas of the Pelion mountain peninsula. Extreme rainfall is ongoing and according to the forecast of the National Meteorological Service, the rainfall will continue until tomorrow afternoon. One person is missing, one died, and many cars drifted away due to the flooding. Local Fire Service received many calls for help to pump water from flooded buildings and rescue people trapped by the rising waters. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent and monitoring of the event for the emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR692] Flood in Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR692/aemfeed

Type of Event: Mass movement (Landslide);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-06 00:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-31 16:18:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Slovenia;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 06 August 2023 at 00:30, a landslide was reported to have affected the area around the National Meteorological Radar in western Slovenia. It could get worse in the following days and due to the weather forecast, additional landslides could occur.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR691] Landslide in western Slovenia
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR691/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-22 08:56:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-23 08:36:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On Tuesday 22 August (11.56 local time), a wildfire started in a forest area near the monastery of Kleiston on Parnitha mountain in the Attica Region. The fire is still ongoing.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR690] Wildfire in North Attica, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR690/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-21 08:11:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-22 08:53:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the 21 August 2023 at 08:11 UTC, a wildfire started in a forest area on Euboea island in Sterea Ellada Region. The fire is still active. According to the Hellenic Fire Service 40 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 2 ground force groups, 29 vehicles, 8 water aircrafts and 7 helicopters. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide fire extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR688] Wildfire in Euboea Island, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR688/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-21 10:03:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-22 08:53:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the 21 August 2023 at 10:03 UTC, two wildfires started in two different forest areas near Sostis and Gratini villages in East Macedonia and Thrace Region. The fires are still ongoing. According to the Hellenic Fire Service 45 firefighters are currently operating, assisted by 1 ground force group, 23 vehicles, 6 water aircrafts and 1 helicopter. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide fire extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR689] Wildfire in Rodopi, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR689/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-21 05:59:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-22 08:52:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 21 August 2023 at 05:59 UTC two wildfires started in a forest area near Prodromos village (Sterea Ellada Region) and in the afternoon (15:10 UTC) in a forest area near Kyriaki village. The event is ongoing. Residents of the villages Prodromos, Paralia Sarandi, Karioti, Tarsos, Panagia Kalamiotissa and Agios Athnasios were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service 66 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 10 ground force groups, 43 vehicles, 7 water-bombing aircrafts and 7 helicopters. Personnel and means of municipalities, Region and groups of volunteers are assisting. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation and wildfire extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR687] Wildfire in Sterea Ellada Region, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR687/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-19 02:49:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-20 08:36:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire that started on Saturday, August 19 early morning (04:49 local time) in a forest area near Aristino village (East Macedonia & Thrace Region) is ongoing. Residents of the villages Aristino, Loutros, Agnadia, Antheia and Doriko were ordered to evacuate.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR686] Wildfire in East Macedonia, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR686/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-15 22:35:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-16 12:54:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Spain;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the evening of 15 August 2023, a forest fire started on the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands). The event is ongoing and has already affected the municipalities of Arafo and Candelaria with the risk of spreading to other municipalities. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide fire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR685] Fire in Tenerife, Spain
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR685/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-15 00:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-15 17:45:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Sweden;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 15 August 2023, there is a risk of flooding in several areas of central Sweden due to heavy rainfall during the last days. If the rainfall continues, community functions may be affected. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR684] Flood in Sweden
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR684/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-08 09:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-08 09:02:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Norway;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 07 August 2023, the extreme weather Hans hit the eastern/central part of Norway and is forecast to bring heavy rainfall. It is expected That heavy rainfall will produce floods in many places in Norway. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR683] Flood in Norway
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR683/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-04 14:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-05 10:52:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Spain;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 04 August 2023 at 14:30 UTC, a wildfire is reported to have affected Portbou (Girona, Spain). The event is ongoing and spreading. It has been reported that 435 ha are currently burning, and 2500 ha may be potentially affected. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR682] Wildfire in Portbou, Spain
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR682/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-04 14:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-05 10:47:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Portugal;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 04 August 2023 at 14:00, a wildfire is reported to have affected Sarzedas, Portugal. The event is on-going and already reached approximatively 4600 hectares, involving 800 operationals, 260 terrestrial means and 13 aircrafts. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide wildfire extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR681] Wildfire in Portugal
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR681/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-04 09:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-04 10:40:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Slovenia;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

Severe weather characterized by heavy rain has been affecting western, northern, eastern and central parts of Slovenia causing severe flooding and landslides. Some areas are inaccessible, necessary evacuations of residents are taking place. As more rain and floods are expected, the Slovenian Environment Agency (ARSO) has issue a red weather alert on 4 August. The national emergengy response plan for floods has been actiavted on 4 August in the morning. The situation is foreseen to improve as of tomorrow afternoon.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR680] Flood in Slovenia
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR680/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-26 10:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-27 10:55:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 26 July 2023 at 10:30 UTC, a wildfire took place in an agricultural area near Agios Georgios Feron village in Thessaly region, Greece. The fire is ongoing and it is burning forest and agricultural areas. Residents of the villages Paliouri, Dimini, Melissatika, Kritharia, Maratho, Velanidia, Panagia and Chrissi Akti were ordered to evacuate. The industrial area of the city of Volos was also evacuated. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 72 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 1 ground force group, 38 vehicles, 5 water-bombing aircraft and 2 helicopters. Volunteers and municipality staff are helping out during the emergency as well. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, wildfire extent, and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR679] Wildfire in Thessaly region, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR679/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-23 15:50:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-24 11:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire that started at Sunday, on July 23 afternoon at 15:50 (UTC) in a forest area near Loutses village on Corfu (Kerkira) island is ongoing. Residents of the villages Santa, Megoula, Porta, Palia Perithia, Sinies, Rou, Katavolo, Kentroma, Tritsi, Kokokila, Sarakiniatika, Plagia, Kalami, Vlachatika, Kavalerena, Viglatouri and Nisaki were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service 76 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 1 ground force group, 24 vehicles, 4 water-bombing aircrafts and 3 helicopter. Personnel and means of municipalities, Region and groups of volunteers are assisting. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR677] Wildfire in Corfu, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR677/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-23 10:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-24 10:07:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire that started at Sunday, on July 23 noon (12.30 local time) in a forest area near Platanistos village in Evia island is ongoing. Residents of the villages Platis Gialos, Livadi, Kastri, Potami, Pernaraki and Platanistos were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 3 aircrafts and 2 helicopters are currently operating in the area Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR678] Wildfire in Euboea Prefecture, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR678/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-23 13:50:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-24 10:04:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the 23 July 2023, at 13:50, a wildfire is reported to have affected Western Greece, Greece. The event is on-going. Residents of the villages Kastro and Trapeza were ordered to evacuate. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, wildfire extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR676] Wildfire in Aigio, Peloponnese, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR676/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-18 17:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-19 11:00:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

A wildfire started in the afternoon of 18 July in a forest area of Rodos Island and is still ongoing. Residents of the villages of Eleousa, Salakanos and Dimilia were ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Service, 86 firefighters are currently operating in the area, assisted by 3 ground force groups, 28 vehicles, 3 water-bombing aircraft and 3 helicopters. Personnel and means of municipalities, regions, armed forces and groups of volunteers are assisting. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, to support the monitoring and assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR675] Wildfire on Rhodes island, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR675/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-17 15:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-18 07:33:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the early afternoon of 17 July 2023, a wildfire affecting eastern Attica in Greece has been signalled. The event is on-going and spreading through low vegetation. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping has been activated to provide initial rough estimation products, in order to support the assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR673] Wildfire in western Attica, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR673/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-17 12:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-18 10:25:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the afternoon 17 July 2023, a fire broke out near Kallithea village and is still ongoing. Residents of the cities of Kalamaki, Isthmia, Paradissos, Kallithea Pefkia and Irini have been ordered to evacuate. According to the Hellenic Fire Brigade currently 120 firefighters with 43 fire engines, 4 earth crews, 9 Water bomber aircraft, 2 helicopters and municipal water tanks are engaged in response activities for this fire. Staff and assets from the municipalities, regions, armed forces and groups of volunteers have been mobilised. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, in order to support the monitoring and assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR674] Wildfire in Eastern Peloponnese Region, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR674/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-17 11:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-17 13:45:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the early afternoon of 17 July 2023, a wildfire affecting eastern Attica in Greece has been signalled. The event is on-going and spreading through low vegetation. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping has been activated to provide initial rough estimation products, in order to support the assessment of the extent of the wildfire and the damage caused.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR672] Wildfire in Attica, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR672/aemfeed

Type of Event: Wildfire (Forest fire);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-07-15 01:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-07-17 10:22:45;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Spain;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:
A wildfire is reported.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR671] Wildfire in La Palma, Spain
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR671/aemfeed

Type of Event: Storm (Tropical cyclone, hurricane, typhoon);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-24 08:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-24 01:57:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Vanuatu;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

In the evening of 24 October 2023 local time, the Vanuatu archipelago was hit by the passage of a new tropical cyclone, named LOLA, with winds of up to 145 km/h. The cyclone has passed Solomon Island and will impact parts of Vanuatu. The event is ongoing and will increase over the next 48 hours with very heavy rainfall, strong wind and storm surge forecast over the whole of Vanuatu with damage expected to affect buildings and infrastructure. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR702] Tropical Cyclone LOLA in Vanuatu
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR702/aemfeed

Type of Event: Earthquake;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-11 00:41:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-11 05:18:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Afghanistan;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 11 October at 00:41 UTC, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake occurred in Western Afghanistan in depth 10 km., province Herat, near the borders with Iran and Turkmenistan. According to GDACS a population of 110 000 people is exposed to the shock. The city of Herat is probably strongly affected. In order to better understand the situation, Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR700] Earthquake in Afghanistan
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR700/aemfeed

Type of Event: Industrial accident;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-04 00:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-09 10:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Croatia;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 4 October 2023, in the early hours of the day, a fire broke out in the industrial zone of Drava International Company, located in the southern part of the city of Osijek, Croatia. The event is under control with damages reported to affect storage facilities. In addition, the smoke emanating from the fire posed a significant risk to both human and animal health. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR699] Industrial accident in Osijek, Croatia
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR699/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-10-07 12:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-10-07 07:48:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: United Kingdom;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 7 October 2023 at 12:00 UTC, extensive flooding is forecast to hit Central Scotland. The event is expected to affect a large geographic area with potential economic and environmental damage and danger to life. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR698] Flood in Scotland
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR698/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-27 17:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-26 10:32:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

Following the early warning sent by the European Flood Alert System (EFAS) on 26 September regarding a flood event caused by a high probability of local flooding on the Pinios River and inundations, the Greek authorities requested an activation for Thessaly and in Sterea Ellada regions. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation and flood extent of the event for the emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR697] Flood in Thessaly and Sterea Ellada regions, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR697/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-11 02:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-12 10:37:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Libya;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 10 September 2023, Mediterranean storm Daniel caused devastating floods in Libya, sweeping away entire neighbourhoods in multiple coastal towns in the country's northeast. It also caused the destruction of two dams upstream of Derna town, triggering a wave of flash floods that hit the city's heart, with massive destruction to the buildings and all the bridges in Derna Valley. As many as 2,000 people were feared dead, according to one of the country's leaders. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide flood delineation and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR696] Flood in Libya
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR696/aemfeed

Type of Event: Earthquake;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-08 22:11:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-09 09:06:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Morocco;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 08 September 2023 at 22:11 UTC, an earthquake was reported to have affected the Marrakesh-Safi Region of Morocco. The epicentre was approximately 72 km southwest of Marrakesh city (population of 840,000 people). Many casualties are reported and it is thought that many people are still trapped under the rubble or injured. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide a damage assessment.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR695] Earthquake in Marrakesh-Safi Region, Morocco
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR695/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-03 17:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-07 09:09:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Spain;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

As of 03 September at 17:00 slow-moving storm system, officially known as an upper-level isolated depression (DANA), has affected Spain, causing heavy rains and floods. The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) issued a red alert for Madrid and Toledo. Authorities had reported numerous evacuations, high-water rescues, missing persons, and fatalities. The event is not ongoing yet it caused a catastrophic flood with serious human and economic damage. The search for missing persons and damage assessment continues. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide damage assessment for the emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR694] Flood in Spain
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR694/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-05 20:00:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-06 16:04:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Bulgaria;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 05 September 2023, at 20:00, massive floods were reported to have affected Burgas province, Bulgaria. A state of emergency is declared and media reported 130 people evacuated and 4 casualties. Images show camping trailers and cars in the sea after being washed away by swollen rivers. Bungalows and hotels along the Black Sea coast are flooded. The main road Tsarevo - Sinemoretz is closed. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR693] Flood in Burgas, Bulgaria
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR693/aemfeed

Type of Event: Flood;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-09-05 10:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-09-05 12:10:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

Due to extreme rainfall in the Thessaly Region, extended floods occurred in the Magnesia Regional Unit, mostly around the city of Volos and coastal areas of the Pelion mountain peninsula. Extreme rainfall is ongoing and according to the forecast of the National Meteorological Service, the rainfall will continue until tomorrow afternoon. One person is missing, one died, and many cars drifted away due to the flooding. Local Fire Service received many calls for help to pump water from flooded buildings and rescue people trapped by the rising waters. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide an initial rough estimation, flood extent and monitoring of the event for the emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR692] Flood in Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR692/aemfeed

Type of Event: Mass movement (Landslide);
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-06 00:30:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-31 16:18:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Slovenia;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On 06 August 2023 at 00:30, a landslide was reported to have affected the area around the National Meteorological Radar in western Slovenia. It could get worse in the following days and due to the weather forecast, additional landslides could occur.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR691] Landslide in western Slovenia
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR691/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-22 08:56:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-23 08:36:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On Tuesday 22 August (11.56 local time), a wildfire started in a forest area near the monastery of Kleiston on Parnitha mountain in the Attica Region. The fire is still ongoing.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR690] Wildfire in North Attica, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR690/aemfeed

Type of Event: Forest fire, wild fire;
Date/Time of Event (UTC): 2023-08-21 10:03:00;
Activation Date/Time (UTC): 2023-08-22 08:53:00;
Dedicated Mechanism: Copernicus EMS (RM);
Affected Country: Greece;
Affected Area: ;
Event Description:

On the 21 August 2023 at 10:03 UTC, two wildfires started in two different forest areas near Sostis and Gratini villages in East Macedonia and Thrace Region. The fires are still ongoing. According to the Hellenic Fire Service 45 firefighters are currently operating, assisted by 1 ground force group, 23 vehicles, 6 water aircrafts and 1 helicopter. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide fire extent emergency mapping.

Details, maps:
▸ [EMSR689] Wildfire in Rodopi, Greece
Activation Feed (GeoRSS):
▸ http://emergency.copernicus.eu/mapping/list-of-components/EMSR689/aemfeed