Temperatures soared to a searing 50 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan’s Phalodi, as a severe heatwave swept through large parts of India. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), 50 degrees Celsius is the highest temperature recorded in the country since June 1, 2019.

Heatwave in India: Rajasthan's Phalodi records 50 Degrees Celsius

Unbearable heatwaves scorch large parts of North India. The mercury touched 47.1 degrees Celsius in Delhi. The weather department was compelled to issue a red warning for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan.

Heatwaves scorch North India, IMD issues red alert

While Jammu and Kashmir witnessed continuous rainfall for the last three days, resulting in flash floods, IMD has issued a red alert for four states due to the extreme heatwave, as temperatures have crossed 45 degrees Celsius.

India Weather: Red alert issued for four states due to heatwave, rainfall in J&K, strong winds in Delhi & more

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted severe heatwave conditions to continue over East and South Peninsular India for five days. Watch to know more.

India: IMD issues red alert for 6 districts, heavy rainfall over Northeast India

Every major global climate record was broken last year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Tuesday, with its chief voicing particular concern about ocean heat and shrinking sea ice. Watch in for more details!

UN sounds ‘Red Alert’ as world smashes heat records in 2023

Dense fog in Delhi: Reduced visibility disrupts flights out of Delhi, intense cold wave prevails

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for dense fog which has blanketed parts of north India in the past few days – especially Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh.

IMD issues red alert for dense fog in north India as travel remains chaotic

Adverse weather conditions are gripping the capital city of india, Delhi, and its surrounding areas. This as a thick blanket of fog enveloped the city, causing visibility to plummet to nearly zero. The relentless cold wave continued to persist as the minimum temperature in the national capital region dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. The dense fog drastically reduced visibility, creating an environment where navigating through the streets became really difficult.

Cold wave prevails in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana; IMD issues warning

In the wake of torrential rains, severe thunderstorms and widespread water logging, the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is grappling with a series of challenges. The nature's fury has claimed at least 29 lives, forcing the state government to declare a red alert.

Heavy rains flood India’s Uttar Pradesh: Death toll climbs to 29

Record-breaking heatwave hits France, with temperatures expected to peak at 40-42 degrees Celsius in the Rhone valley region. Forest fires and heat warnings are in place. People in France endured a late summer heatwave on Monday, with record temperatures expected in the wine-growing Rhone valley region.

France on red alert: Intense and long-lasting heatwave creating ‘heat dome’

It was yet another day of chaos in the northern regions of India as the monsoon fury raged on. 40-year-old rainfall records have been broken, and with the rain havoc come a series of localised disasters arising from a combination of infrastructural damage and Mother Nature's wrath. The northern states of Himachal Pradesh are currently bearing the brunt of it all.

India Monsoon 2023: Red alert in 5 North Indian states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in various parts of the country, including Kerala, Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, and Meghalaya, on July 4.

Monsoon Update: IMD predicts extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala & other states; Check full weather forecast

In Pics | Beijing experiences high temperatures amid heatwave

A Singaporean woman, who is also a former principal of a local tuition centre, has a red alert issued against her for arrest by Interpol for running an elaborate cheating racket.

Interpol issues red notice against Singaporean teacher accused of cheating scandal

Now different regions of the globe have been hit with deadly heat waves in recent months and China is no exception. Cities across the country are on red alert and China is sweltering through one of its hottest summers on record.

WION Climate Tracker | Record high temperatures hit Chinese provinces | Mercury rises above 41°C

Britain has issued their first ever “red” warning for extreme heat, declaring a national emergency as forecasters predict record temperatures that will put even healthy people at risk of serious illness and death.

UK bracing for record-setting heat, issues red alert

As a summer heatwave wreaks havoc on forests across southwest Europe, showing no signs of abating on Sunday, parts of the continent are bracing for new temperature records early next week.

Britain prepares for temperatures 'hotter' than the Sahara desert

China's commercial capital of Shanghai was among dozen of cities baking in scorching temperatures on Tuesday. 68 cities including Shanghai have issued red alert, the highest level in China's three-tier heatwave warning system.

WION Climate Tracker | Unusually hot weather buckle roads in at least 86 Chinese cities

Heavy rains in northwest Turkiye caused rivers to overflow and bridges to collapse. Authorities have issued 'red alert' in few provinces and have asked residents to stay indoors for the next few days.

Heavy rains, floods hit northwest Turkiye, 'red alert' in few provinces

What is a heatwave, how is it declared, and what are the many types of alerts in India?

Environment Canada has issued a "red alert" for British Columbia, warning of more rainfall that could be bad or even worst. Earlier this month, British Columbia had experienced a catastrophic flooding event.

Canada issues 'red alert' for British Columbia as it braces for more rain

Nigeria has put six states on red alert after seeing a "worrisome" rise in COVID-19 infections, a government official said, urging people to curb gatherings and hold prayers outside mosques during this week's Muslim festival Eid-el-Kabir.

Nigeria puts six states on COVID-19 red alert, curbs gatherings

Half of Spain is on Red alert, as winter storm Filomena caused chaos across the country. Heavy snowfall has halted everyday life for Spaniards.

Most of Spain under high alert as storm causes chaos

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