https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-swelters-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-look-set-to-hit-40cContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-swelters-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-look-set-to-hit-40chttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-swelters-in-heatwave-as-temperatures-look-set-to-hit-40c#u9691Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:22:29 +0000France has placed more than a third of its territory under a red heatwave alert. Temperatures in Paris may exceed 40C for the first time in June. The government has restricted outdoor sports and banned alcohol at music festivals to manage the crisis.What's confirmed:France issued a red heatwave alert for more than a third of the country.The French government banned alcohol consumption at music festivals.France restricted outdoor sports during the heatwave.Temperatures in Paris could rise above 40C for the first time in June.Nearly two-thirds of France was placed under an orange heatwave alert.