https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/47830-people-evacuated-as-cyclone-arnab-triggers-heavy-rain-in-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/f6xpajky/officials-are-inspecting-a-cyclone-shelter-in-Ganjam-district.jpg Officials inspect a cyclone shelter in Ganjam district, Odisha downtoearth en 2026-10-27T16:39:34.097Z 47,830 people evacuated as cyclone Arnab triggers heavy rain in Odisha Cyclone Arnab, Odisha evacuation, Bay of Bengal, heavy rain, strong winds, disaster shelters, relief funds, Paradip Port, IMD warnings, misinformation, fishing boats, Special Relief, landfall timing, southern districts, emergency response https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/double-trouble-in-bay-of-bengal-after-cyclone-arnab-another-storm-could-head-towards-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/n5vdgva6/Cyclone-Arnab-Close-to-Landfall-on-ECMWF.png Cyclone Arnab approaching landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, as shown by the ECMWF weather model. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/oyteo8gv/ECMWF-Showing-Cyclone-Arnab-and-Low-Pressure-System-at-landfall-on-ECMWF.png ECMWF weather model showing Cyclone Arnab and a low-pressure system approaching landfall. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/0kim8ydx/Rainfall-Forecast-on-October-28-ECMWF.png ECMWF model showing the rainfall forecast for October 28, 2026. downtoearth en 2026-10-27T12:31:40.558Z Double trouble in Bay of Bengal after cyclone Arnab? Another storm could head towards Odisha Cyclone Arnab, Bay of Bengal, Odisha coast, Andhra Pradesh, low-pressure system, IMD updates, cyclone forecast, rapid intensification, weather models, Visakhapatnam, storm landfall, severe cyclonic storm, November cyclone, Doppler radar, weather experts https://www.downtoearth.org.in/wildlife-biodiversity/south-africas-lion-petting-industry-we-spent-three-years-investigating-and-heres-what-we-found https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/hrq77qau/iStock-2299527616.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-27T12:27:43.728Z South Africa’s lion petting industry: we spent three years investigating and here’s what we found Wildlife & Biodiversity, Africa, South Africa, Lion, lion petting industry, lion trade, lion breeding https://www.downtoearth.org.in/science-technology/simply-put-ashoke-sen-wins-oskar-klein-medal https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/dtg6juy7/Simply-Put-27-OCT-hero-image-copy-2.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/tci5sdle/Simply-Put-27-OCT-y-Ashoke-Sen-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-27T10:09:54.513Z Simply Put: Ashoke Sen wins Oskar Klein Medal Science & Technology, SCIENTIST, Ashoke Sen, Oskar Klein Medal, String theory https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/gujarat-rajasthan-declare-drought-in-18-districts-as-rainfall-deficit-hits-farmers https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/ypzrpm8h/iStock-2285403424.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-27T09:59:21.515Z Gujarat, Rajasthan declare drought in 18 districts as rainfall deficit hits farmers drought, rainfall deficit, crop losses, Gujarat drought, Rajasthan drought, farmers relief, monsoon deficit, employment support, fodder subsidy, India drought, SDRF norms, rainfall data, districts affected, livestock upkeep, compensation scheme https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/reservoir-of-discontent-chennais-mamallan-project-puts-kovalam-nemmeli-wetland-at-risk https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/psaigxjy/22.jpg Social worker P Prabhakaran at Kovalam-Nemmeli wetland near Karikattu Kuppam village in Tamil Nadu downtoearth en 2026-10-27T09:50:54.959Z Reservoir of discontent: Chennai’s Mamallan project puts Kovalam-Nemmeli wetland at risk Mamallan reservoir, Kovalam wetland, fishing communities, wetland risk, Chennai water crisis, saline waters, environmental impact, Bay of Bengal, water resources, Karikattu Kuppam, coastal ecosystem, Tamil Nadu dams, fisher livelihoods, urban water supply, wetland conservation https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/cyclone-arnab-andhra-pradesh-on-high-alert-with-red-and-orange-warnings-ahead-of-landfall https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/4qdfcc7s/downtoearth-hindi2026-10-27pvm0h6hearnam.avif Cyclone Arnab is forecast to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam on Wednesday downtoearth en 2026-10-27T09:43:00.022Z Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh on high alert with red and orange warnings ahead of landfall Cyclone Arnab, Andhra Pradesh, red alert, orange alert, cyclone landfall, IMD forecast, disaster response, NDRF teams, SDRF teams, fishing boats, coastal districts, cyclone shelters, heavy rainfall, emergency helpline, aquaculture farms https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-october-26-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/ll47ud2l/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-27T07:21:11.889Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 26, 2026) Environment, Water Pollution, Groundwater Extraction, Industrial Pollution, Rajasthan, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Environmental pollution, Central Pollution Control Board, Jammu and Kashmir, environmental violations, Manasbal Lake https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-cyclone-arnab-intensifies-into-severe-storm-heavy-rain-alert-for-andhra-pradesh-and-odisha https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-27/sot26pfl/iStock-1577856859.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-27T05:23:47.080Z Daily weather tracker: Cyclone Arnab intensifies into severe storm, heavy rain alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha Cyclone Arnab, Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha alert, Severe storm, Heavy rainfall, Western disturbance, Himalayan snowfall, Red alert, Thunderstorms, Coastal safety, IMD bulletin, Evacuation warning, Delhi weather, Mountain travel https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment-news/all-coral-reefs-ecosystems-may-collapse-by-2075 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/dwmbribp/Screenshot-2026-10-26-195520.png Coral reefs in French Polynesia. Coral reefs support 25 per cent of the marine life on the planet https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/d75scfcs/Screenshot-2026-10-26-200135.png downtoearth en 2026-10-26T16:02:43.899Z All coral reef ecosystems may collapse by 2075 coral reefs, ecosystem collapse, climate change, marine biodiversity, ocean warming, coral bleaching, IUCN report, marine heatwaves, Great Barrier Reef, coral triangle, coastal communities, marine conservation, emissions reduction, food web, biodiversity loss https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/cyclone-arnab-may-turn-very-severe-remnants-could-bring-intense-rainfall-to-northern-india-and-nepal https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/yomszbu1/Interaction-of-Cyclone-Arnab-with-Low-Pressure.png Interaction of Cyclone Arnab with low pressure. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/jzjz1cgc/Rain-and-Snow-Nepal-Cyclone-Arnab-.png Rain and snow projected over Nepal due to Cyclone Arnab. https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/0m4mptnx/Cyclone-Arnab-Remnant-over-NW-India-and-Nepal.png Cyclone Arnab remnant over northwest India and Nepal. downtoearth en 2026-10-26T14:35:46.646Z Cyclone Arnab may turn very severe, remnants could bring intense rainfall to northern India and Nepal Cyclone Arnab, Bay of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Severe cyclone, Intense rainfall, Northern India, Nepal floods, Western disturbance, Low pressure, Rapid intensification, IMD forecast, Flash floods, Landslides, Cyclonic storm, Weather tracker https://www.downtoearth.org.in/natural-disasters/cyclone-arnab-odisha-prepares-for-mass-evacuations https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/2u5powtz/officials-of-fishery-dept-and-marine-police-ae-in-fishing-harbour-at-Paradip-to-warn-fishermen-not-to-venture-into-the-sea-for-fishing-due-to-cyclone-warning.jpg Officials of Odisha's fishery department at a harbour in Paradip, Jagatsinghpur district, to warn fishers not to venture into the sea https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/srfpfajq/Screenshot-2026-10-26-165015.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/th87igi4/Screenshot-2026-10-26-175906.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/bsozfe37/Screenshot-2026-10-26-181711.png https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/xhf7oqbv/Screenshot-2026-10-26-181744.png downtoearth en 2026-10-26T13:31:25.752Z Cyclone Arnab: Odisha prepares for mass evacuations Cyclone Arnab, Odisha evacuation, severe storm, disaster shelters, Bay of Bengal, fishermen warning, heavy rainfall, strong winds, disaster response, mock drills, coastal districts, emergency supplies, Indian Coast Guard, super cyclone, pregnant women https://www.downtoearth.org.in/economy/undp-urges-development-led-security-to-counter-growing-crises-across-asia-pacific https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/7thncv2d/iStock-2207356701.jpg UNDP stresses that security and development are inseparable downtoearth en 2026-10-26T11:13:05.249Z UNDP urges development-led security to counter growing crises across Asia-Pacific UNDP report, Asia-Pacific, development security, climate change, cybercrime, economic inequality, West Asia conflict, public health, disaster preparedness, digital safeguards, institutional trust, climate-health systems, energy prices, Sustainable Development, regional stability https://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/indias-protein-supply-exposed-to-import-dependence-water-stress-and-affordability-gaps-report https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/lq5iug8j/iStock-1296030180.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-26T11:12:13.376Z India’s protein supply exposed to import dependence, water stress and affordability gaps: Report protein supply, import dependence, water stress, affordability gaps, Protein Sovereignty, fertiliser imports, pulse imports, groundwater depletion, healthy diet, food production, nutrition inequality, El Niño risks, fishmeal prices, renewable freshwater, protein demand https://www.downtoearth.org.in/water/simply-put-search-engine https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/kh0fzb60/Simply-Put-26-OCT-Rajasthan-hero-image-copy.jpg https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/81wnm15a/SImply-Put-26-OCT-Rajasthan-drought-copy.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-26T10:54:20.235Z Simply Put: Search engine Water, Climate Change, Drought, water crisis, Rajasthan https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/daily-weather-tracker-cyclone-arnab-intensifies-over-bay-of-bengal-may-hit-andhra-pradesh-on-october-28 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/mc5t5wbu/downtoearth-hindi2026-10-26t1zszz8aI-stock-cyclonic-raifnall.avif downtoearth en 2026-10-26T09:07:36.448Z Daily weather tracker: Cyclone Arnab intensifies over Bay of Bengal, may hit Andhra Pradesh on October 28 Climate Change, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Bay Of Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India weather, heavy rainfall, Cyclone landfall, Daily Weather Tracker, cyclone arnab, IMD Weather Alert https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/rajasthan-faces-worsening-drought-conditions-rainfall-deficit-hits-crops-and-livestock https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/mtc64wfa/madhav.avif downtoearth en 2026-10-26T08:26:57.243Z Rajasthan faces worsening drought conditions, rainfall deficit hits crops and livestock Rajasthan drought, rainfall deficit, crop failure, livestock crisis, fodder prices, water shortage, Jaisalmer drought, monsoon deficit, empty dams, animal husbandry, soil moisture, kharif crops, rabi crops, water conservation, opposition demands https://www.downtoearth.org.in/environment/daily-court-digest-major-environment-orders-october-23-2026 https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/hqb1x5p3/Gavel.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-26T07:30:03.198Z Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 23, 2026) firecracker ban, noise pollution, air pollution, Bombay High Court, Diwali pollution, silence zones, green crackers, AQI Mumbai, public awareness, CETP Ludhiana, industrial pollution, Buddha Nallah, pollution control, Punjab NGT, environment orders https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/zimbabwe-wants-digital-payments-to-build-trust-in-its-newest-currency-why-technology-alone-wont-be-enough-to-save-the-zig https://cf-images.assettype.com/downtoearth/2026-10-26/miqjs520/iStock-172161967.jpg downtoearth en 2026-10-26T04:31:05.923Z Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG Africa, Economy, Namibia, Development, Inflation, Zimbabwe, Cambodia, Development finance Africa, Digital payments, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Foreign reserves, Finance for development