France bans alcohol at music festival events under red heatwave alert
French authorities have banned alcohol at state-organized events during the Fête de la Musique due to a severe heatwave. Temperatures are expected to reach record highs, prompting concerns for public health and emergency services.
Why it matters
The measure highlights the impact of extreme weather events on public safety and the strain placed on national healthcare infrastructure.
France has banned alcohol at some events at a massive national music festival on Sunday as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.
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