Assam Floods 2026: 58 Dead, 7 Lakh Affected Across 12 Districts; Cloudburst vs Heavy Rainfall Debate

Over 900 Killed in Nepal Flash Floods; 26 GLOF Events Since 1970s Underscore Disaster Risk

Flash floods in Nepal caused over 900 deaths, serving as a stark reminder of increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters due to climate change. The article highlights glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), glacier loss data, and the disproportionate impact on low-income countries, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilience.

Bihar Floods: Ganga Breaches Previous HFLs Despite 27% Rain Deficit; Farakka Barrage & Backwater Effect Key Causes

Bihar experienced severe flooding in September 2026 despite a 27% rainfall deficit, because the Ganga rose first (not the Nepal-origin rivers) due to upstream rainfall in UP, creating a 'backwater effect' that blocked tributary drainage. The article also highlights the role of siltation from the Farakka Barrage and the approaching expiry of the 1996 India-Bangladesh Farakka Treaty.

Bihar Floods Highlight Basin-Wide Cooperation Need as Ganga, Kosi Rise Above Danger Levels

Despite 27% below-normal rainfall, Bihar faces severe floods due to a combination of high upstream flows, erratic local rainfall, and a 'backwater effect' from the Ganga. The article critically examines the limitations of embankment-centric flood management and the urgent need for basin-wide cooperation, especially as the 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Sharing Treaty comes up for renegotiation in December.

Pygmy Hog Captive Breeding Boosts Population 32-Fold in Assam; Wild Survival Depends on Grassland Ecosystem

Assam's pygmy hog captive breeding programme has increased the population 32-fold in three decades, but the species' long-term survival hinges on restoring the alluvial floodplain grasslands. With only ~250 individuals left in the wild, the programme serves as an insurance group while habitat degradation remains the core threat.

Nepal Flash Floods: Hanging Glacier Collapse Triggers 359 Deaths; NDMA Plans Comprehensive Study for Indian Himalayan States

A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal, likely triggered by the collapse of a hanging glacier, has killed 359 people. India's NDMA is initiating a comprehensive study to understand and mitigate risks in vulnerable Himalayan states, reinforcing the importance of the National GLOF Risk Management Programme for early warning systems on glacial lakes.

734 Dead, 3,000 Missing in Nepal Floods: Experts Flag GLOF Risks from 13 Damaged Hydropower Plants in Himalayas

A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Nepal, triggered by a glacier collapse near the China-Tibet border, has killed over 734 people and left 3,000 missing, including 320 Indians. Experts warn that unregulated dam-building across the Himalayas, combined with rapid climate change, is creating a disaster-prone landscape that demands urgent transboundary cooperation.

Climate Impact Lab Report Projects 15,800 Additional Heat Deaths in India Due to Super El Nino

The Climate Impact Lab projects 15,800 additional heat-related deaths in India between Sept 2026 and Feb 2027 due to the ongoing 'Super El Niño'. Globally, 451,000 excess deaths are expected in the first six months. The report warns that this El Niño is a 'postcard from the future', bringing temperatures typical of 20 years from now without adaptation.

15,800 Excess Heat Deaths Projected in India Amid Super El Niño: CIL Report

A new report from the Climate Impact Lab warns of 15,800 excess heat-related deaths in India between September 2026 and February 2027, driven by a Super El Niño. Southern India is especially vulnerable. This is a 'postcard from the future' – a preview of climate impacts 20 years ahead.