
France Grapples with Extreme Heatwave, Leading to Closures and Rising Drownings
A severe heatwave is sweeping across France, forcing the early closure of major Paris tourist attractions like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, and leading to at least 55 drownings as record-breaking temperatures overwhelm public services.
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#Paris tourists struggle amid historical #heatwave
#Paris tourists are struggling in extreme heat as #France faces another day of brutal #heatwave.Many sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre have announced early closures, as three quarters of mainland France remain under the highest 'red' alert.
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