France, like the UK, is currently enduring a record-breaking heatwave, with a “heat dome” pushing temperatures to 44°C in some parts of the country.
More than half of France remains under a severe heat alert as temperatures – which rose to their highest since records began in 1947 on Tuesday – are not predicted to ease until the weekend.
In response to the heatwave, French authorities have implemented a series of measures such as banning alcohol in public places during the annual Fête de la Musique national music festival.
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Around 1,300 schools were closed on Monday and local governments across France have opened public libraries, museums and cinemas so that people can escape the punishing heat.
