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Zimbabwe plans for drought as super El Nino threatens 2026-27 rainy season
Africa

Zimbabwe plans for drought as super El Nino threatens 2026-27 rainy season

Madhumita Paul
2 min read
The plan focuses on building strategic grain reserves; accelerating climate-smart agricultural production and improving agricultural financing
Cheruvayal Raman
Agriculture

Cheruvayal Raman, keeper of Wayanad’s vanishing rice heritage, dies at 74

K A Shaji
6 min read
The Padma Shri-winning Kurichya farmer preserved indigenous paddy varieties for decades; his death raises concerns over the future of his collection and the tribal knowledge it holds
Children have developed blisters after bathing in polluted water (left) and show non-healing ulcers (right). Photographs taken on October 3, 2026.
Health

Toxic chromium found at 1,000 times drinking water limit in Nashik; 109 residents diagnosed with skin ailments

Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Maharashtra Pollution Control Board orders closure of 17 electroplating units after groundwater contamination is detected; authorities ban groundwater use and begin medical screening
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Zimbabwe plans for drought as super El Nino threatens 2026-27 rainy season
Africa

Zimbabwe plans for drought as super El Nino threatens 2026-27 rainy season

By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
Cheruvayal Raman
Agriculture

Cheruvayal Raman, keeper of Wayanad’s vanishing rice heritage, dies at 74

By
K A Shaji
6 min read
Children have developed blisters after bathing in polluted water (left) and show non-healing ulcers (right). Photographs taken on October 3, 2026.
Health

Toxic chromium found at 1,000 times drinking water limit in Nashik; 109 residents diagnosed with skin ailments

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Africa should take selective approach to carbon removal technologies: Report
Africa

Africa should take selective approach to carbon removal technologies: Report

By
Madhumita Paul
4 min read
Oil tanker movement through Strait of Hormuz increased in September
Energy

OPEC oil output rebounds in September even amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

By
Dakshiani Palicha
3 min read
Satellite data from NASA’s Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) showing active fires across Indonesia.
Climate Change

Indonesia faces worst wildfire season in a decade as Super El Niño fuels fires

By
Akshit Sangomla
2 min read
Daily weather tracker: Weather takes a dramatic turn across India as storms, hailstorms and heavy rain threaten several states
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Weather takes a dramatic turn across India as storms, hailstorms and heavy rain threaten several states

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
Grape vineyards in Maharashtra impacted by drought.
Governance

Weekly water cuts, borewell ban: Maharashtra tightens restrictions amid drought

By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Climate change impacting skin health, disproportionately burdening lower-income countries
Climate Change

Climate change impacting skin health, disproportionately burdening lower-income countries

By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
September 2026 second hottest on record
Climate Change

September 2026 second hottest on record

By
Akshit Sangomla
2 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 12, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 12, 2026)

By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
WHO pandemic hub aims to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours by 2030
Health

WHO pandemic hub aims to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours by 2030

By
DTE Staff
2 min read
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