Disasters in numbers: November 2026 so far
As of 2 November 2026, Global Incident Tracker has recorded 4,774 events in November 2026 so far, an average of 2,387 a day against 2,855 a day in October 2026.
QuotableThe month in 7 figures
- As of 2 November 2026, Global Incident Tracker has recorded 4,774 events in November 2026 so far, an average of 2,387 a day against 2,855 a day in October 2026.
- Disasters made up 1,646 of them, accidents 2,483 and health and security events 645.
- The most recorded type was fires (1,164), followed by floods (649) and epidemics and outbreaks (486).
- 44 events were rated severe or extreme.
- Events were recorded in 107 countries; India had the most (255).
- The busiest day was 2 November 2026, with 2,542 events.
- Separately, official agencies issued 1,002 weather and hazard warnings, which are not counted as events.
Against October 2026By family
| Family | Nov 2026 (so far) | Oct 2026 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disasters | 1,646 | 29,804 | 823 vs 961 |
| Accidents | 2,483 | 43,740 | 1,242 vs 1,411 |
| Health & security | 645 | 14,961 | 323 vs 483 |
| All events | 4,774 | 88,505 | 2,387 vs 2,855 |
November 2026Most recorded types
| Type | Recorded | Oct 2026 | Severe or extreme |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fires | 1,164 | 23,001 | 0 |
| Floods | 649 | 8,843 | 1 |
| Epidemics and outbreaks | 486 | 12,740 | 0 |
| Plane crashes | 412 | 1,907 | 0 |
| Storms | 389 | 7,495 | 0 |
| Road accidents | 378 | 6,484 | 0 |
| Explosions | 299 | 6,131 | 0 |
| Earthquakes | 290 | 5,885 | 4 |
| Cyclones and hurricanes | 113 | 1,400 | 1 |
| Shootings | 75 | 1,070 | 0 |
| Landslides | 71 | 1,084 | 0 |
| Droughts | 67 | 1,732 | 0 |
Severity, then number of reportsTop events
Earthquake in Vanuatu
Extreme
Cyclone / Hurricane in India
Extreme
Earthquake in Greece
Severe
Earthquake in Indonesia
Severe
Earthquake in United States
Severe
Flood in Peru
Severe
Fire in Nigeria
Moderate
Air Crash in United States
Moderate
Cyclone / Hurricane in United States
Moderate
Cyclone / Hurricane in India
Moderate
QuestionsAbout this report
How many disasters and accidents were recorded in November 2026?
As of 2 November 2026, Global Incident Tracker has recorded 4,774 events in November 2026 so far, an average of 2,387 a day against 2,855 a day in October 2026. Disasters made up 1,646 of them, accidents 2,483 and health and security events 645. These are events recorded by Global Incident Tracker, not a complete world total.
Which country had the most incidents in November 2026?
India, with 255 events recorded. Countries with more reporting and more official feeds show more records, so this ranks records, not danger.
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