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Gujarat, Rajasthan declare drought in 18 districts as rainfall deficit hits farmers

India, Oct. 27 -- Gujarat and Rajasthan have declared drought in 18 districts following deficient monsoon rainfall and crop losses. Rajasthan declared drought in 14 districts after recording a 22% ra... Read More


Reservoir of discontent: Chennai's Mamallan project puts Kovalam-Nemmeli wetland at risk

India, Oct. 27 -- "It feels like history is repeating itself," says P Prabhakaran. Pointing to the village of Karikattu Kuppam, Prabhakaran, a social worker based in Chennai, tells Down To Earth (DTE)... Read More


Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh on high alert with red and orange warnings ahead of landfall

India, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab is set to intensify into a very severe storm, prompting red and orange alerts across 18 districts in Andhra Pradesh. Authorities have deployed disaster response teams,... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 26, 2026)

India, Oct. 27 -- An applicant challenged pollution control board reports on Manasbal wetland, alleging inadequate assessment of untreated sewage, solid waste and water contamination. Bikaner, Rajast... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Cyclone Arnab intensifies into severe storm, heavy rain alert for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha

India, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. Coastal Andhra Prade... Read More


Double trouble in Bay of Bengal after cyclone Arnab? Another storm could head towards Odisha

India, Oct. 27 -- Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28 as a very severe cyclonic storm, with wind gusts reaching 150 km/h. Weather models indicate t... Read More


South Africa's lion petting industry: we spent three years investigating and here's what we found

India, Oct. 27 -- A three-year investigation into South Africa's captive lion industry reveals widespread welfare issues, including cramped enclosures, early cub separation, and excessive human intera... Read More


UNDP urges development-led security to counter growing crises across Asia-Pacific

India, Oct. 26 -- UNDP report highlights the need to address interconnected crises like climate change, cybercrime and economic inequality. Conflicts in West Asia are driving up energy prices and dis... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Cyclone Arnab intensifies over Bay of Bengal, may hit Andhra Pradesh on October 28

India, Oct. 26 -- Cyclone Arnab is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal and could make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28. The storm is forecast to bring winds of 115-125km/h, with ... Read More


Rajasthan faces worsening drought conditions, rainfall deficit hits crops and livestock

India, Oct. 26 -- Western Rajasthan recorded a 30% monsoon rainfall deficit in 2026, with Jaisalmer receiving 50% less rain than normal. Farmers in Jaisalmer have been unable to sow crops because of ... Read More