Calamity

🇿🇲 Zambia Risk Rating

Grade

E

score 91.0

Operational Status

red

Last Updated

0m ago

The Risk Rating reflects the current multi-hazard situation. For forward-looking risk assessment, see the Calamity Forecast Index.

Rating History

Operational status changed from orange to redMajor Wildfire (CalamityScore 62)

EVENT: Major Wildfire — ZM Detected: 2026-05-29T11:04:00.000Z CalamityScore: 62/100 Severity: critical POPULATION AT RISK: Estimated 1,416 people within impact zone HISTORICAL CONTEXT: This is a significant fire event requiring immediate attention. Location: ZM region. RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Mandatory evacuation of threatened communities. Deploy all available firefighting resources. Request mutual aid. Close affected roads and airspace. No cascade risks detected for this event.