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East Africa ‘super El Nino’: Death toll rises as flooding crisis worsens in Kenya, Somalia
East Africa ‘super El Nino’: Death toll rises as flooding crisis worsens in Kenya, Somalia
The whole of East Africa needs $53.3 billion to confront the climate change crisis
November 26, 2023
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Natural Disasters

Cyclone Midhili intensifies, to hit Bangladesh coast this evening
Cyclone Midhili on the Bay of Bengal at 6.30 pm on November 17, 2023. Screengrab: Windy.com
Very heavy rain forecast in parts of Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura
November 17, 2023
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Cyclone Midhili to make landfall along Bangladesh Coast in early hours of November 18
The deep depression over west-central Bay of Bengal at 6.30 pm on November 16, 2023. It is forecast to move north-northeastwards and further intensify into a cyclone. Screengrab: Windy.com
IMD expects it to maintain cyclone strength for only 12 hours on November 17
November 16, 2023
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Threat of back-to-back cyclones in Bay of Bengal, with possibility of rapid intensification: Here's what to expect
Threat of back-to-back cyclones in Bay of Bengal, with possibility of rapid intensification: Here's what to expect
Low pressure area forming November 14 expected to intensify into a depression the very next …
November 14, 2023
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Africa

Horn of Africa facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains

Horn of Africa facing deadly floods courtesy of El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains
Heavy rainfall predicted to keep affecting the region for the next three months with …
November 08, 2023
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Hamoon most unusual cyclone in India in 30 years, changed categories 4 times in a day: Experts
Observed track of cyclone Hamoon over the Bay of Bengal from October 21-25, 2023. Map: IMD
Was significantly influenced by westerly wind in upper atmosphere, which may have led to …
October 30, 2023
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Hamoon: Odisha prepares for brewing cyclonic storm; sends out warnings to farmers, fisherfolk
Odisha prepares for brewing cyclonic storm; sends out warnings to farmers, fisherfolk
Light to moderate rain is likely to lash the coastal districts of Odisha
October 23, 2023
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Cyclone Hamoon: Deep depression in Bay of Bengal may intensify into cyclonic storm on October 23, says IMD
A forecast of the deep depression in the Bay of Bengal at 2 pm, October 23, 2023. Screengrab: Windy
Isolated heavy rainfall over Mizoram and heavy to very rainfall over Tripura expected …
October 23, 2023
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Natural Disasters
DTE Coverage: Sikkim Disaster 2023, as it happened

DTE Coverage: Sikkim Disaster 2023, as it happened

October 17, 2023
Down To Earth covered the unfolding disaster of the South Lhonak Lake bursting from various …
Climate Change
DTE Coverage: 2023 North India deluge

DTE Coverage: 2023 North India deluge

July 14, 2023
Down To Earth reports from the ground on why the hills and plains of northern India got …
Natural Disasters
DTE Reportage: Coverage of Cyclone Biporjoy by our reporters in Delhi and on the ground in Kutch

DTE Reportage: Coverage of Cyclone Biporjoy by our team in Delhi and on the ground in Kutch

June 19, 2023
Down To Earth covers the Arabian Sea cyclone from its genesis to its eventual dissipation

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Dam safety can no longer be ignored if we are to avoid a repeat of Himachal and South Lhonak Lake
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Marrakech artisans — who have helped rebuild Moroccan city before — are among those hit hard by earthquake

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Natural Disasters

What do we know about the thousands of tectonic quakes in Iceland?

The country witnessed 800 earthquakes in 14 hours; over 2,000 earthquakes in the last few days