France introduces new public-safety rules for the annual Fête de la Musique celebrations as the country faces a heatwave. Under the measures, alcohol consumption is banned at music festival events, reflecting concerns over risks related to extreme temperatures. The restrictions are implemented in the context of heightened weather warnings, with red heatwave alerts issued for a number of French departments. BBC reports that the most serious warnings apply to 35 departments, where temperatures are expected to reach dangerous levels. Deutsche Welle similarly describes France taking additional steps for the music festivities, noting that millions are preparing to attend events during the heatwave conditions. The sources present the alcohol ban as part of broader efforts to reduce health and safety risks during extreme heat, including managing alcohol-related harms when temperatures are at or near peak. The rules apply to alcohol at the festival events, while the general celebrations continue to take place across France.