Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals hit heatwave breaking point
10 hours ago
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- Paris bans street drinking of takeaway alcohol to reduce strain on emergency services during heatwave.
- Paris Pride march cancelled, Solidays music festival postponed to September due to health risks from extreme heat.
- Hospital services overwhelmed, with double the usual ambulance callouts, many related to dehydration and heat illnesses.
- Alcohol sales from shops banned during specific hours over weekend; restaurants and bars exempt.
- Record temperatures in Paris, with multiple deaths reported from heat-related causes and drownings.
- Health officials note surge in cardiac arrests, affecting even young people.