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Cyclone Arnab intensification and landfall preparations

2 clusters · 44 sources · last updated

Latest: Cyclone Arnab forecast to hit Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28

A low-pressure system initially identified in the southeastern Bay of Bengal on October 13 was expected to bring light to moderate rain and gusty winds to parts of Bangladesh. By late October, the system intensified sign

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Tamil Nadu monsoon flooding and cyclone Arnab threat

2 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Cyclone Arnab expected to form in Bay of Bengal by October 26

Heavy monsoon rains driven by an active northeast monsoon have caused significant flooding and waterlogging across Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai and several southern districts. Areas such as Sankarankoil have repor

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India 2026 monsoon: Flooding, cyclonic systems, and ENSO

401 clusters · 350 sources · last updated

Latest: Bay of Bengal weather system projected to become cyclonic storm

The 2026 monsoon season has been characterized by intense volatility, with significant weather disruptions occurring in August, September, and October. In August, heavy monsoon activity and low-pressure systems over the

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Dengue and measles outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

24 clusters · 62 sources · last updated

Latest: Dengue outbreaks reported in Bangladesh and Manipur

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

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Bangladesh political, energy, and security management

13 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman calls for national unity and public welfare

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman continues to address Bangladesh’s systemic challenges through reforms in energy, security, and social cohesion. Regarding the energy crisis, Rahman reiterated that his administration will no

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Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

46 clusters · 67 sources · last updated

Latest: South India experiences heavy rainfall and school closures

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

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Hilsa fish trade and production volatility

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: Environmental concerns and enforcement actions in Bangladesh rivers

A significant decline in domestic hilsa production in Bangladesh has altered traditional trade patterns, forcing the country to import fish from India. Approximately 500 metric tonnes have been exported from India to Ban

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Cyclone preparedness and monitoring in eastern India

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Odisha monitors potential Bay of Bengal cyclonic system

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has continued to issue weather warnings for eastern India. In Bihar, a yellow alert was issued for 18 districts, including Gopalganj, Siwan, Bhojpur, Buxar, and Muzaffarpur, fore

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Cauvery water dispute escalates to Supreme Court

18 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Thanjavur farmers protest as water shortage destroys samba paddy crops

On September 1, 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay officially opened the sluice gates of the Mettur Dam to support the 2026-27 Samba cultivation season. However, insufficient rainfall and declining reservoir

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Weather patterns during Durga Puja in eastern India

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Odisha weather watch: Rain may disrupt Durga Puja festivities

Weather patterns in eastern India have shown variability leading up to the Durga Puja festival. Initially, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted drier conditions for West Bengal, including Kolkata, as a dep

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Floods and landslides in Andhra Pradesh following cyclone

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Andhra Pradesh faces flood threats and sanitation issues amid heavy rains

Severe weather conditions have impacted Andhra Pradesh, beginning with heavy rains and thunderstorms caused by a low-pressure area. This initial system resulted in two deaths in the Palnadu district, where individuals re

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