France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave
France has issued red heat alerts for over a third of the country as temperatures are expected to exceed 40C. Authorities have cancelled outdoor events and restricted alcohol consumption to protect public health during the extreme weather.
Why it matters
The heatwave highlights the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in Europe, posing significant risks to public safety and infrastructure.
Authorities have put extra precautions in place near the River Seine and Canal St-Martin in Paris. Photograph: Arnaud Finistre/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Authorities have put extra precautions in place near the River Seine and Canal St-Martin in Paris. Photograph: Arnaud Finistre/AFP/Getty Images France France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave Sports and nationwide music festival affected, with temperatures for some expected to reach 42C from Monday
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