France Bans Public Drinking Amid Heatwave

France’s scorching heatwave is so intense it’s forcing a public drinking ban in red-alert zones, even shutting down parts of the beloved Fête de la Musique. With temps hitting 102-104°F and 35 of 96 departments under alert, officials are prioritizing safety over festivities — while Spain and Rome grapple with similarly brutal heat, turning outdoor events into survival challenges. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6cdb54ee0e8bcdfa