France braces for another period of extreme heat as temperatures approach or exceed around 40°C in parts of the country. With heatwave “red alert” conditions reported for parts of France, authorities and residents focus on practical ways to reduce the impact of high temperatures across cities and transport systems. In Paris, the city authorizes swimming in a section of the Canal Saint-Martin, which becomes a designated cooling spot for people looking to escape the heat. Coverage also notes that this canal swimming access is part of a wider set of summer measures planned later in the season, including additional cooling opportunities at selected points along the Seine. Reports describe Parisians using the canal and nearby public cooling options such as fountains while local authorities apply safety measures linked to the heat emergency. In parallel, rail services are adjusted, with SNCF cutting some trains to help avoid problems related to air-conditioning during the hottest conditions. The measures are framed as temporary responses during a heat period that follows an unusually hot spell earlier in the year.
Paris allows swimming in Canal Saint-Martin as France faces another heatwave
France braces for another period of extreme heat as temperatures approach or exceed around 40°C in parts of the country. With heatwave “red alert” conditions reported for parts of France, authorities...
- Paris authorizes swimming in a designated section of the Canal Saint-Martin to help residents cool off during the heatwave.
- France issues heatwave alerts, with “red alert” conditions reported for parts of the country.
- Temperatures are expected to approach or reach around 40°C in some areas.
- Authorities plan additional cooling options later in the summer at designated points along the Seine.
- Transport disruption occurs during the heat, including SNCF cutting some train services to reduce air-conditioning-related risks.
To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures amid a record-breaking heatwave, Paris has opened an area of the Canal Saint Martin to swimmers. France 24's James Andre reports from the scene.
1 day ago#France is experiencing its worst heatwave in history, with #Paris hitting above 40 degrees celsius on June 23. To help its residents cope with the exceptionally high temperatures, the city has opened an area of the #CanalSaintMartin to swimmers. A successful idea, although residents say more should be done to adapt the city to this type of heat.
1 day agoParis faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.
3 days agoFrance has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
3 days agoA heatwave extending is expected this week, with temperatures expected to approach 40C. Rail services will be cut to avoid air-conditioning failures and Paris has authorised swimming in the Canal Saint-Martin.
1 week agoAs France is bracing for another heatwave, Paris is allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. It will be the second spell of hot temperatures this year, after an unusually scorching week in May. Later in the summer, swimmers will also be able to cool off at designated points along the Seine River. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell tells us more from the canal.
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