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France Braces for Widespread Heatwave as Paris Keeps Music Festival
Météo-France forecasts intense, prolonged heat across France with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius in places. Paris will proceed with its Fête de la Musique while other regions cancel events.
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Météo-France said the current heatwave will be widespread, prolonged and intense, with temperatures in some areas of France expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius. The national weather service issued the assessment as hot conditions settled over the country. Paris will hold its annual Fête de la Musique celebrations during the heatwave.
Local officials in regions outside Paris have cancelled their Fête de la Musique events. France 24 reported the differing decisions on the music festival amid the forecast heat.
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