As a record-breaking heatwave grips Europe, Paris is getting creative about keeping residents cool. According to France 24, the city has opened a section of the Canal Saint Martin to swimmers, allowing Parisians to take a dip during the sweltering temperatures. The unconventional move highlights how cities are adapting to extreme heat with practical, sometimes surprising solutions.

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