red alert
Coverage of red alert in the Nexus archive.
- IMD issues red alert for Mumbai, Thane and Raigad; urges people to avoid non-essential travel
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad, urging people to avoid non-essential travel. The warning was upgraded from 'orange' to 'red' due to changes in weather conditions observed by the MeT office.
- Heavy Mumbai rains: Airport runway operations halted for an hour; one dead in treefall at Kurla
Heavy rains in Mumbai caused airport runway operations to halt for an hour and resulted in one death from a tree fall in Kurla. The India Meteorological Department issued a 'red' alert for extremely heavy rain, with some areas recording over 300 mm of rainfall in 24 hours.
- Railway ministry postpones formal launch of bullet train tunneling work amid Mumbai rains
The Indian Railway ministry has postponed the formal launch of bullet train tunneling work in Mumbai due to ongoing heavy rains and weather alerts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts for the next few days, affecting the project's timeline.
- French riviera spared from scorching heatwave
Three quarters of mainland France is under a 'red alert' for heat, but the Côte d'Azur remains cooler due to the Mediterranean Sea's moderating effect on hot air flows from the northwest.
- French heatwave proves deadly as country struggles to adapt
France's latest heatwave, its hottest day yet, resulted in two children's deaths in a parked car and three elderly deaths from heat. Temperatures hit 43°C, with 39 million under red alert.
- France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts
France issued a red alert as a heatwave broke records, with 40 drownings reported since June 18. The extreme heat, without widespread air-conditioning, caused school closures, event cancellations, and rail disruptions.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is under a red alert due to extreme heat affecting most of its population, with the high temperatures expected to persist until the end of the week.
- A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record books
France is under a red alert due to extreme heat, with most of the population exposed to scorching temperatures that may break records.
- France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures exceeding 40°C, prompting red alerts across most regions. Schools are closing, public health warnings are issued, and the UK also faces extreme heat warnings. Climate change is linked to the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events.
- Heavy rain to continue in Kerala; red alert for three districts on June 9
Heavy rain is expected to continue in Kerala with a red alert issued for Kasaragod, Kannur, and Kozhikode districts on June 9. Educational institutions in these three districts will remain closed on June 9 due to the weather conditions.
- Shivamogga DC convenes meeting to prepare for heavy rain
Shivamogga District Collector convenes a meeting to prepare for anticipated heavy rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for the next two days due to expected heavy rain.
- Kerala rains: Orange alert in 3 districts on June 8; red alert in 3 districts on June 9
Kerala issued an orange alert in three districts on June 8 and a red alert in three districts on June 9 due to heavy rains.