Restrictions in the French capital came into effect at midday as temperatures swelled to 36C in a desperate bid to curb excess deaths

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a…

Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures, says Helen Massy-Beresford, a…

At least 48 people have drowned in France alone while trying to cool off, as a heatwave drives temperatures as much as 18C above normal across Europe

Paris is implementing a ban on public alcohol consumption starting Friday midday to combat health risks exacerbated by the ongoing heatwave. Police chief Patrice Faure announced…

French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from Friday.

Extreme temperatures have swept through large parts of western Europe, with Paris soaring to more than 40C.

The measure is aimed at mitigating health risks posed by the intense heatwave currently affecting France and wider Europe

Capital francesa restringe temporariamente consumo e venda de álcool após termômetros baterem 41ºC e autoridades relatarem sobrecarga dos hospitais.

Paris interdit la consommation d’alcool sur la voie publique vendredi à partir de midi.

Paris bans public drinking and sales of alcohol from June 26, 2026, to combat heatwave-related health issues.

Ban kicks in at noon on Friday as police chief says hospitals in the French capital have reached ‘saturation point’

French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from June 26.…

Scientists said the heatwave was the worst recorded for Europe, where the climate is changing faster than anywhere else.

As France prepares for its second weekend of scorching temperatures, local authorities across the country are banning the sale of alcohol while festivals, events and sports…

Restrictions in the French capital came into effect at midday as temperatures swelled to 36C in a desperate bid to curb excess deaths

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Authorities are attempting to reduce the pressure on hospitals as the city swelters under extreme heat.

Authorities in Paris imposed alcohol consumption and sales bans and canceled mass public events after hopsitals were swamped with heat-related cases.