red alerts
Coverage of red alerts in the Nexus archive.
- Paris bans alcohol as Europe's hospitals are overwhelmed by record heatwave, with hundreds dead and countries issuing first-ever 'red alerts'
Paris has banned alcohol due to a record heatwave overwhelming Europe's hospitals, resulting in hundreds of deaths and first-ever red alerts issued by countries.
- France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread
France is experiencing a severe heat wave with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, prompting red alerts across the country.
- More than half of France under red alerts as heatwave intensifies
More than half of France is under red alerts as a heatwave intensifies, with the health minister warning that many citizens 'will suffer'. Temperatures are expected to peak on Monday.
- Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
Portugal recorded its hottest May day ever as a heatwave affects Europe. French students are taking exams in hot schools, and Italy has issued red alerts.
- Portugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwave
Portugal set a new record for the hottest May day as Europe experiences a heatwave. French students are taking exams in hot schools, and Italy has issued red alerts.