Enter search text:France issues red heatwave alert for a third of country SundayAFPLast Updated: Jun 20, 2026, 08:32:00 PM ISTSynopsisFrance is bracing for a prolonged and intense heatwave, with a red alert issued for over a third of the nation on Sunday. Authorities are taking precautions, including a ban on alcohol consumption during the Fete de la Musique festivities in affected regions. The extreme temperatures are expected to persist, impacting daily life and public events across the country.APFILE: People shelter under the shadow of a tree during a heat wave, in Lyon, central France, Friday, May 29, 2026. France issued a red heatwave alert across more than a third of the country for Sunday as a ferocious heatwave dug in and authorities prepared to host annual Fete de la Musique festivities."Very high temperatures are settling in for the long term across the country," Meteo-France said on Satuday, announcing the alert for 35 of France's departments, or administrative regions.The government said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during Sunday's annual street festivals will be banned in departments under red heatwave alert.Read More News on