Cyclone Biporjoy causes large-scale property destruction in Kutch; moves towards Rajasthan
A father-and-son goatherd duo killed while rescuing their flock in a flooded ravine; but no other human casualties yet
Detecting tropical cyclones in north Indian Ocean earlier than satellites: IIT-Kharagpur researchers find a way
The technique could help in early detection of development of tropical cyclones in atmospheric column over ocean surface in the North Indian …
India bore maximum brunt of extreme weather events in 2020: Report
As many as 2,067 lives lost to floods in India through the year, the highest in the world due to climate change-induced events
Biporjoy: Cyclone likely to make landfall in Gujarat; is second strongest in the Arabian Sea after Tauktae
IMD forecasts indicate that cyclone Biporjoy might have a landfall as a severe cyclone but dissipate after landfall to a deep depression
Most Asia-Pacific countries ill-prepared for natural disasters: ESCAP
Over the past 60 years, temperatures in the region have increased faster than the global mean
Extreme climate events fuel cholera outbreaks in Mozambique, Madagascar: WHO
Measures to deal with such outbreaks must be a key agenda of the governments across southern Africa, say experts
2022 too short, too far: A year of disasters
Down To Earth recaps the primary environment, health and developmental news from 2022
COVID-19: Lessons for disaster management
Good governance, responsive administration and coordination should be non-negotiable in a process driven by transparency and accountability
Pandakudia slum shows 'smart city' Bhubaneswar has a long way to go
Informal settlements in Odisha capital lack toilets, running water & power; situation worsens during rains and natural disasters; women …
Why the heatwave? Blame Cyclone Vayu, El Niño
Experts believe if monsoon rains would have reached central India by June 10, it would not have been this hot
Cyclone Fani: Women were left with just one cloth to cover body, manage menstruation
In the absence of gender-sensitive disaster response mechanism, women in a Puri village tore the only cloth they had after the disaster …
There’s need for city-level climate actions
Indian cities need climate action plans that are implementable and have necessary financial, institutional and policy support
COVID-19 pulls fishermen back to Bengal, Amphan forces them to reconsider
Several fishermen in West Bengal have begun weighing options to go back to fishing harbours in other states where they worked
How Phailin was different from super cyclone 1999
Improvements in weather forecasting and disaster preparedness, and lessons learnt from 1999, made all the difference
‘Attribution studies help increase awareness about links between human activities and climate change’
Down To Earth talks to Wenxia Zhang, author of paper on attribution of extreme heat & drought events in 2022 at COP28
Andhra buckles up; Hudhud just 20 km away
Army, navy and air force on stand-by for emergency rescue and relief
Andhra Pradesh braces for Helen
Cyclone expected to hit close to Ongole on November 22 in the afternoon
WMO highlights socioeconomic impacts of 2023 weather, and climate hazards, intertwined with inequality crisis
Extreme weather events hit many parts of the world in 2023, affecting water and food security as well as human welfare, report by …
What’s behind the worldwide shortage of cholera vaccines? For starters, they’re only made by one company
Oral cholera vaccine stockpiles ran dry at the beginning of 2024
IMD issues red alert for Chennai, Yanam & Rayalaseema as Michaung continues to dump more rain
Chennai is witnessing showers more severe than those experienced in the 1970s-80s, according to state minister KN Nehru
Michaung intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; weak winds slowing its movement & causing heavy rainfall in Chennai
Michaung is moving slowly due to weak background atmospheric winds which steer the cyclone forward; this is resulting in heavy rains across Chennai
What is so strange about Cyclone Gulaab?
Why did Cyclone Gulaab form over both Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea?
Cyclone Nivar may hit Tamil Nadu Wednesday: IMD
Possible landfall between Karaikal and Mahabalipuram; southern states may get rainfall
Has Cyclone Jawad fizzled out? Yes, says IMD
Cyclone Jawad is likely to turn into a deep depression as it reaches the Puri coast, the IMD has said
Cyclone Gulab likely to make landfall September 26
Cyclone Gulab quickly intensified from a low pressure area on the morning of September 24 to a cyclone by the evening of September 25