Authorities have restricted alcohol sales and consumption as extreme temperatures sweep across France.
France has banned alcohol at certain events linked to the annual Fête de la Musique festival as a powerful heatwave pushes temperatures close to record levels.
The government announced that alcohol would not be served at state-organised events and prohibited public alcohol consumption in areas placed under the highest red heatwave alert.
Temperatures between 39°C and 40°C are expected across large parts of the country, including Paris, with some regions forecast to reach 41°C. Officials say the heat could intensify further on Monday.
The restrictions aim to reduce pressure on emergency services and healthcare workers, allowing them to focus on vulnerable residents during the extreme weather conditions.
The France heatwave has already disrupted transport services, forced school closures and affected millions of people. Authorities estimate that around three-quarters of the population could be impacted.
To help residents cope, Paris officials have extended opening hours for parks and gardens, allowing people to access cooler outdoor spaces overnight.
Fête de la Musique, held every year on the summer solstice, attracts millions of people across France. Last year alone, around two million people attended celebrations in Paris.
France remains on high alert as authorities monitor what could become one of the country’s most intense heatwaves in recent years.
