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Paris Heatwave Nears 40C as France Places Much of Country Under Red Alert
Temperatures in Paris climbed toward 40C on June 22, 2026. Euronews reported that authorities imposed safety measures including wildfire readiness and limits on alcohol in public spaces while residents sought relief at fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin.
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Paris recorded extreme heat on June 22, 2026, with temperatures climbing toward 40C. Euronews reported that much of France was placed under red alert as the heatwave took hold. Authorities imposed alerts and safety measures across the city.
They raised wildfire readiness, restricted alcohol consumption in some public spaces, and cancelled outdoor events to reduce heat-related risks. Residents and tourists gathered around public fountains to refill water bottles and cool off in shallow pools. Others swam in the Canal Saint-Martin or dived from bridges.
Euronews reported that the scenes illustrated how people coped with extreme heat in a country where air conditioning remains relatively uncommon.
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