An orange notification has been issued for tropical cyclone ELEVEN-26 in the Northwest Pacific, with millions in China potentially exposed to Category 1 wind speeds or higher, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.
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Key facts
- Tropical cyclone ELEVEN-26 was active in the Northwest Pacific on 23 July 2026.
- Maximum wind speed recorded at 139 km/h, classifying it as a tropical depression.
- Estimated population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) winds or higher ranges from 17.242 million to 23.59 million.
- China is listed as the affected country, with a medium vulnerability rating.
- GDACS issued an orange notification level for the event.
A tropical cyclone designated ELEVEN-26 has prompted an orange notification from the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS), with millions of people in China potentially in the path of dangerous winds. The system was active in the Northwest Pacific on 23 July 2026, according to GDACS reports.
GDACS classified the system as a tropical depression with a maximum wind speed of 139 km/h. The agency estimated that the population exposed to Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher could be significant, with figures reported between 17.242 million and 23.59 million people across separate updates.
China is the country listed as affected by ELEVEN-26, carrying what GDACS describes as a medium vulnerability rating. The orange notification level indicates a substantial potential humanitarian impact that warrants attention from authorities and aid coordinators.
The differing population figures reflect updates issued by GDACS on the same date. Both the higher estimate of 23.59 million and the lower estimate of 17.242 million point to a large number of people living within the zone where Category 1 winds or stronger may be felt.
Separately, GDACS also issued an orange notification for another Northwest Pacific system, tropical storm NOUL-26, which recorded a maximum wind speed of 148 km/h. That system was reported to affect both the Philippines and China, with an estimated 8.106 million people exposed to Category 1 winds or higher.
GDACS provides automated alerts to help governments and humanitarian organisations assess the potential scale of natural hazards. The notifications are based on modelled estimates of wind speed and population exposure rather than confirmed damage reports.
Why it matters
With as many as 23.59 million people potentially exposed to damaging winds, ELEVEN-26 represents a large-scale hazard for coastal communities in China. Early alerts like the GDACS orange notification help authorities prepare evacuations and emergency responses before a storm makes landfall.
Frequently asked questions
How many people could be affected by cyclone ELEVEN-26?
GDACS estimated the population exposed to Category 1 (120 km/h) winds or higher at between 17.242 million and 23.59 million, according to updates issued on 23 July 2026.
Which countries are in the path of ELEVEN-26?
GDACS lists China as the affected country for ELEVEN-26, with a medium vulnerability rating.
What is the difference between ELEVEN-26 and NOUL-26?
ELEVEN-26 was classified as a tropical depression with winds of 139 km/h affecting China, while NOUL-26 was a tropical storm with winds of 148 km/h affecting both the Philippines and China, with an estimated 8.106 million people exposed to Category 1 winds or higher.
Timeline
- Green notification for tropical cyclone TWELVE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 27/07/2026 to 27/07/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 250 km/h) TWELVE-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Marshall Islands (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (
- Green notification for tropical cyclone DOLPHIN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 27/07/2026 to 27/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 259 km/h) DOLPHIN-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Marshall Islands (vulnerability High). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in
- Green notification for tropical cyclone SEVEN-E-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 24/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 185 km/h) SEVEN-E-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0
- Green notification for tropical cyclone GENEVIEVE-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0 in Tropical Storm).
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 24/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 204 km/h) GENEVIEVE-26 was active in EastPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: [unknown] (vulnerability [unknown]). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 0 (0
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 8.106 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 23/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines, China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 8.106
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 9.557 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines, China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 9.557
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 2.45 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines, China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 2.45 m
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 6.289 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, a Tropical Storm (maximum wind speed of 157 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: Philippines, China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 6.289
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 5.777 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 24/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 167 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or high
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 6.384 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 25/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 167 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or high
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 7.435 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 25/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 157 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or high
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 8.678 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 25/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 148 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or high
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 11.098 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 25/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 157 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or high
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone NOUL-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 11.891 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 26/07/2026, a Hurricane/Typhoon > 74 mph (maximum wind speed of 157 km/h) NOUL-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China, Philippines (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or high
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone ELEVEN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 17.242 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 23/07/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 139 km/h) ELEVEN-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 17.242 milli
- Orange notification for tropical cyclone ELEVEN-26. Population affected by Category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 23.59 million .
GDACS Disaster Alerts: From 23/07/2026 to 23/07/2026, a Tropical Depression (maximum wind speed of 139 km/h) ELEVEN-26 was active in NWPacific. The cyclone affects these countries: China (vulnerability Medium). Estimated population affected by category 1 (120 km/h) wind speeds or higher is 23.59 millio