Red Alert

Heavy rain is lashing Kerala, with hill areas reporting intense showers. Authorities have issued an orange alert in ten districts, while Thiruvananthapuram was placed under a red alert for three hours amid expectations of very heavy rain. A cyclonic circulation is strengthening rainfall across the state, and two districts are under a yellow alert.

Marine weather warnings are in effect across parts of Canada, flagged in red on the national weather service's marine forecast map. The bilingual alert listing, published in English and French, covers coastal waters and is being shared among sailors and boaters checking conditions before heading out. The warnings signal hazardous conditions such as strong winds or rough seas for vessels in the affected zones.

Dutch-language searches for 'noodweer' (severe weather) are rising as extreme rainfall approaches Spain's east coast, with up to 250 litres per square metre forecast. Flooding has already hit Barcelona, where water poured through a metro station after heavy rain. In France, the weather service issued a red alert for flooding in the south, with warnings of further water damage.

A powerful storm has struck Chile, forcing authorities to declare a red alert and close schools across Santiago. Emergency measures are in place as heavy rain and strong winds batter the capital, with officials urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The storm is among the most severe weather events to hit the region recently.

Montana faces an abrupt weather swing: Red Flag Warnings are in effect for Friday, signalling elevated fire danger, while Winter Storm Watches have already been issued for the weekend. Forecasters warn that the incoming storm could bring significant travel impacts, and residents are being urged to prepare for rapidly changing conditions across the region.

Severe Mediterranean weather dominates talk across Europe. Météo France maintained a red rain-flood alert for the Gard and Hérault during a first Cévennes episode of intense rain and storms, before lifting it as schools prepared to reopen Thursday. In Belgium, meteorologist Luc Trullemans warned of a brutal shift, with up to 70 litres per square metre of rain and temperatures falling from 25 to 10 degrees within hours. Meanwhile, Normandy enjoys clear, sunny skies.

Cisco has released a batch of security advisories that include nine vulnerabilities rated critical. The advisories were published through Cisco's security portal and highlighted by Talos, the company's threat intelligence team. Security professionals are urging administrators to review the disclosures and apply patches promptly, as critical-rated flaws can often allow remote code execution or full system compromise if left unaddressed.