Disasters in numbers: October 2026
Global Incident Tracker recorded 88,505 events in October 2026, up 39% on September 2026 (63,484).
QuotableThe month in 7 figures
- Global Incident Tracker recorded 88,505 events in October 2026, up 39% on September 2026 (63,484).
- Disasters made up 29,804 of them, accidents 43,740 and health and security events 14,961.
- The most recorded type was fires (23,001), followed by epidemics and outbreaks (12,740) and floods (8,843).
- 1,913 events were rated severe or extreme.
- Events were recorded in 181 countries; Indonesia had the most (4,882).
- The busiest day was 26 October 2026, with 3,290 events.
- Separately, official agencies issued 16,361 weather and hazard warnings, which are not counted as events.
Against September 2026By family
| Family | Oct 2026 | Sep 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disasters | 29,804 | 21,414 | up 39% |
| Accidents | 43,740 | 32,078 | up 36% |
| Health & security | 14,961 | 9,992 | up 50% |
| All events | 88,505 | 63,484 | up 39% |
October 2026Most recorded types
| Type | Recorded | Sep 2026 | Severe or extreme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fires | 23,001 | 15,681 | 1 |
| Epidemics and outbreaks | 12,740 | 8,816 | 20 |
| Floods | 8,843 | 7,173 | 9 |
| Storms | 7,495 | 4,438 | 0 |
| Road accidents | 6,484 | 4,694 | 1 |
| Explosions | 6,131 | 4,882 | 0 |
| Earthquakes | 5,885 | 3,997 | 73 |
| Wildfires | 2,728 | 2,193 | 1,794 |
| Building collapses | 2,111 | 1,813 | 0 |
| Plane crashes | 1,907 | 1,907 | 0 |
| Droughts | 1,732 | 1,089 | 0 |
| Maritime accidents | 1,449 | 1,264 | 0 |
Severity, then number of reportsTop events
QuestionsAbout this report
How many disasters and accidents were recorded in October 2026?
Global Incident Tracker recorded 88,505 events in October 2026, up 39% on September 2026 (63,484). Disasters made up 29,804 of them, accidents 43,740 and health and security events 14,961. These are events recorded by Global Incident Tracker, not a complete world total.
Which country had the most incidents in October 2026?
Indonesia, with 4,882 events recorded. Countries with more reporting and more official feeds show more records, so this ranks records, not danger.
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