Papua New Guinea: all warning channels
Papua New Guinea in Oceania (Melanesia). Waarning tracks 20 warning categories for Port Moresby and the surrounding area, from PNG National Weather Service and National Disaster Centre.
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- capitalPort Moresby
- regionOceania · Melanesia
- risk profilevolcano, earthquake, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, epidemic, drought
- languagesen, tpi
Official warning authorities
- meteoPNG National Weather Service
- civilNational Disaster Centre
Warning categories for Papua New Guinea
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Drought Warningswater shortage, soil dryness and fire bans
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Earthquake Alertsearthquakes, aftershocks and shaking
- Volcano Alertseruptions, ash fall and lahar risk
- Tsunami Warningstsunami watches, advisories and evacuation
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Health and Epidemic Warningsoutbreaks, vaccination and public health alerts
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Papua New Guinea?
PNG National Weather Service, National Disaster Centre.
What is the emergency number in Papua New Guinea?
The primary emergency number is 112.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Papua New Guinea?
20 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Drought Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Earthquake Alerts, Volcano Alerts, Tsunami Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Health and Epidemic Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
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Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.