France has entered the second-highest danger level due to extreme… (франция · уровень · жара)
France has entered the second-highest danger level due to extreme heat. On June 19, an orange weather warning was issued for more than half of the country's territory.
Consensus
- France declared a red or orange weather alert due to extreme heat
- Temperature may reach up to 40 degrees Celsius
- The alert affects approximately 26 million people
- Schools were closed and train services canceled due to the heat
- A ban on alcohol consumption was imposed at outdoor festivals
Points of divergence
- The ban on alcohol at outdoor festivals was specifically for the 'Festival of Music' scheduled for June 21 — interfax
- The ban does not apply to bars and restaurants in Paris — interfax
- The orange level of danger was declared for 53 departments — vesti
- The heatwave may be among the hottest days in French history — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- France Bans Alcohol at Outdoor Festivals Amid Red Weather Alert — Интерфакс
- France Implements Second-Highest Danger Level Due to Unprecedented Heat — Вести