France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds

French authorities have restricted public alcohol consumption in parts of Paris to manage crowd safety and public health during a severe heatwave. The measures coincide with the Fête de la Musique festival.
Why it matters
It illustrates how urban centers are adapting public policy to manage the dual risks of mass gatherings and extreme weather events.
French authorities are restricting street drinking in parts of Paris as a dangerous heatwave collides with Fête de la Musique.
The article provides a neutral account of government policy and the reasoning behind it.
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