France presses ahead with annual music festival despite extreme heat
Le Monde · 21 Jun 2026

France presses ahead with annual music festival despite extreme heat

The Fête de la Musique coincides with a ferocious heatwave, with a record 35 departments – roughly a third of the country – placed under the highest heat alert. The government announced a ban on alcohol consumption in public spaces in departments under red alert.


AI Translated Summary:
France continues its annual music festival amid a severe heatwave, implementing a public alcohol ban in affected areas. This decision highlights the government's response to extreme weather conditions impacting public events.


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