Akshit Sangomla

Correspondent, Down To Earth

Akshit Sangomla

Govindasamy Bala, a professor at the Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

‘Develop a single index for low-pressure systems'

Akshit Sangomla

24 Oct 2026

4 min read

The aftermath of devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal on August 28, 2026, which inundated riverside settlements. Heavy rainfall also flooded Kathmandu Valley on September 25, as shown here, and the country was struck by a flash flood again on October 11.

Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal floods, a fraction of recovery needs

Akshit Sangomla

23 Oct 2026

4 min read

The aftermath of massive flooding along the Bhotekoshi River in Devighat, Nuwakot, Nepal, on August 28, 2026, which inundated low-lying areas and settlements along its banks.

IPCC fails to agree on climate science report timeline for sixth time, drawing criticism from vulnerable nations

Akshit Sangomla

23 Oct 2026

4 min read

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