Paris bans public alcohol consumption as heatwave overwhelms emergency services

A record-breaking heatwave is overwhelming Paris's healthcare system. Hospitals in and around the capital are strained to capacity, prompting French authorities to issue an unusual order: the consumption and sale of alcohol is banned in the city. Paris police are also requesting that organizers cancel large public gatherings—including the Pride march—to prevent further strain on emergency response services already stretched thin by extreme heat. According to France 24, these measures underscore the severity of the situation.

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