France bans alcohol consumption at music festival events under red heatwave alert
France banned alcohol at music festival events amid a severe heatwave, effective immediately. With temperatures expected to peak around 40C on Sunday, the government aims to preserve healthcare resources during this crisis. The measure affects 35 departments, coinciding with the annual Fête de la Musique that typically attracts millions to the streets.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 00:29 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 03:50 UTC
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