France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave
Summary
France is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures expected to exceed 40°C in many areas. Authorities have issued high heat alerts, canceled some events, and restricted alcohol at a nationwide music festival to protect public health.Key Facts
- More than one-third of France is under a red heat alert, affecting 35 departments.
- About 76% of the population faces level 1 or 2 heat alerts, totaling around 53 million people.
- Temperatures could reach 42°C or higher in some parts from Monday onward.
- The annual Fête de la Musique festival has alcohol restrictions and some event cancellations due to heat risks.
- Paris banned strong alcoholic drinks in public near the Seine and Canal St-Martin to reduce accidents.
- Nearly 5,000 police and 2,500 emergency workers are deployed in Paris to ensure safety.
- Over 800 schools closed and 1,800 rescheduled classes because of the heat.
- Heat warnings have also been expanded in Italy and Spain due to similarly high temperatures.
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