France Faces 40C Heatwave, Paris Opens Canal for Swimming

France is bracing for a heatwave with temperatures expected to reach 40C, leading to cuts in rail services to prevent air-conditioning failures and Paris authorizing swimming in the Canal Saint-Martin.

18 Jun, 11:33 — 18 Jun, 11:33

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Paris opens canal to swimmers and SNCF cuts trains, as France faces 40C heatwave

A 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.

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Paris opens canal to swimmers and SNCF cuts trains, as France faces 40C heatwave

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