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Alcohol Ban in Parts of France Due to Heatwave

France's government has imposed a ban on alcohol consumption on public streets in parts of the country due to high temperatures.

Alcohol Ban in Parts of France Due to Heatwave
Photo: bilder.deutschlandfunk.de

The measures apply to particularly affected regions. Authorities have called on vulnerable groups to avoid train travel to prevent health risks.

The heatwave has gripped large parts of the country. The government is responding with the bans to protect the population and reduce the strain on the healthcare system.

Source: www.deutschlandfunk.de