France Restricts Public Drinking and Outdoor Sports as Heat Wave Bakes Parts of Europe
France ordered emergency heat measures as officials warned of 41C temperatures, train cancellations and wildfire risk across the country.
- France placed about a third of its departments on red alert on Sunday as an exceptional heat wave, fueled by a "heat dome," trapped hot air over Western Europe.
- Meteorologists attributed the soaring temperatures to a mass of hot air moving north from the Sahara, prompting authorities to restrict alcohol consumption and cancel outdoor events during the annual Music Day celebration.
- SNCF canceled 71 intercity trains Sunday through Monday, while the government mobilized 3,500 staff for wildfire readiness and ordered 845 schools to close Monday. Paris venues set up misting stations to cool crowds.
- Across Europe, Italy issued red alerts in eight cities while Spain's AEMET warned of temperatures exceeding 39 degrees Celsius. In Germany, authorities urged caution after five people drowned or went missing while swimming in rivers and lakes.
- The World Health Organization's Europe office reported that over 200,000 people died from heat-related causes over the last four years. Scientists warn that climate change makes such extreme weather events more frequent, with projections suggesting more records will shatter in the next five years.
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WFMZPARIS (AP) — France grappled with sweltering temperatures Sunday, canceling train services, concerts and sporting events and cracking down on public drinking, as an exceptional heat wave swept across parts of the country…
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France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events. Authorities have banned public drinking in “red alert” zones to reduce risks.
Much of France Under Heat 'Red Alert'
France put emergency services and military forces on wildfire alert, restricted public alcohol consumption, and canceled some outdoor sports events to cope with a heat wave unfurling across parts of Europe, per the AP . About a third of France is under a "red alert" for heat on Sunday, with temperatures...
France activated emergency measures in the face of an intense heat wave that affects part of Europe, with temperatures that could reach 40°C in some areas and an increase in the risk of forest fires.The authorities put on alert the emergency services and the military forces, in addition to strengthening the preparation for possible fires.Near a third of the country is on red heat alert this Sunday, while even higher temperatures are expected by …
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