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Paris heatwave measures include alcohol ban and cooling centres
Paris authorities have introduced restrictions and opened facilities amid ongoing extreme heat conditions.
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Paris authorities banned street alcohol consumption and takeaway alcohol sales starting Friday to cope with a severe heatwave, with public cooling centres opened for residents without air conditioning according to reports indexed 5, 26 and 27.
The city faces its third heat wave since May, with dangerous wildfires active near Paris and residents without air conditioning turning to public cooling centres per items 38, 39 and 41.
Paris hospitals are mobilizing additional staff amid a surge in patients due to the heat, and early closures of tourist attractions have been implemented according to reports indexed 26, 34 and 42.
Public transport in Paris and Île-de-France faces intense strain from July 13 to 19, 2026, due to summer maintenance and station closures per item 42.
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