Heatwave-struck Paris bans alcohol consumption in public places, as hospitals reach their capacity limits
The Paris authorities have implemented a series of measures to help the city's 2 million residents cope with the situation
Paris seeks emergency ice supplies as France’s record heatwave pushes services to the limit
Local authorities are contacting major retailers and requesting supplies of ice cubes — The hottest day in French history was recorded on Wednesday
France records 40 drownings during heatwave as extreme temperatures, red alerts and wildfire risks spread across Europe
Europe’s latest heatwave has turned deadly in France, where at least 40 people have drowned as residents seek relief from temperatures climbing above 40C. The deaths have prompted renewed warnings over unsafe swimming, with French authorities urging people to avoid unsupervised rivers, lakes and other hazardous water spots as much of the country remains under […]
