🇷🇺 Russia

August 21, 2026

Over the last 12 months, Russia has experienced a high number of natural hazard events, mainly wildfires with 3190 recorded, of which 1974 were severe. Floods, storms, heatwaves, droughts, and thunderstorms also occurred, with varying severity. The country is in a war zone since August 2026, with ongoing conflict and related risks. Wildfires are most frequent in summer, especially in August and July, and can be severe. Floods and heatwaves also tend to happen during warmer seasons. The homicide rate is 6.8 per 100k, above the world median of 2.1. Official advisories from the UK FCDO recommend avoiding all travel to the country.

August 21, 2026

Over the last 12 months, Russia has experienced a high number of natural hazards, especially wildfires with 3184 events, of which 1970 were severe. Floods and wildfires are frequent, with floods totaling 54 events and 51 severe. Heatwaves, droughts, storms, and thunderstorms also occur, but less often. The country is in an armed conflict, classified as a war zone since August 21, 2026. There are no recent severe events reported that impact infrastructure or services directly, but the ongoing conflict influences safety and stability. The busiest months for hazards are August and July, with a significant increase in activity. Official travel advisories strongly recommend avoiding all travel to the country.

August 21, 2026

Russia is in a war zone, with the conflict ongoing since August 2026. Over the last 12 months, there have been 3313 recorded events, with 2084 classified as severe. The most frequent hazards are wildfires, which happen often and can be intense, especially in summer. Floods, storms, heatwaves, droughts, and thunderstorms also occur, mostly during warmer months. Recent major wildfires have been severe, but no recent events are currently reported. The country has a high level of risk related to conflict, earthquakes, and volcanoes, with a few travel advisories in place. The situation can change, so stay informed.

August 21, 2026

Over the last 12 months, Russia has experienced a high level of risk, especially related to wildfires, floods, and heatwaves. Wildfires are frequent and often severe, with over 3,100 events recorded and nearly 2,000 classified as severe. Floods and heatwaves also occur regularly, with dozens of events and a significant number of them severe. Earthquakes and volcanoes are less frequent but still notable, with a handful of events each year. The country is in an armed conflict zone since August 2026, with ongoing war conditions. The situation is being watched, but the risk remains high across the country. Major natural events tend to cluster in the warmer months, especially August and July, while winter months are quieter. There are also occasional travel advisories for specific areas, but the overall risk level remains high.

August 21, 2026

Russia faces a high level of risk from natural events, especially wildfires, floods, storms, heatwaves, droughts, and thunderstorms. Wildfires are the most common and severe, with over 3,100 events recorded annually, and nearly 2,000 considered severe. Floods and storms also occur regularly, with floods causing significant damage and storms sometimes reaching severe levels. The country experiences its busiest period from July to August, with over 3,200 events during these months. The risk of wildfires and floods can be intense, especially in summer. The country is currently a war zone, which adds to the overall risk profile. Data on other hazards is limited, but the recorded events suggest a challenging environment for safety.