Paris Imposes Alcohol Ban in Public During Extreme Heatwave

Paris - 27.06.2026: Faced with an exceptional heatwave with temperatures up to 40.9 °C, the Paris Police Prefecture has imposed a temporary alcohol ban in public spaces. This ban is in effect from Friday, June 26th, 12:00 p.m. until Saturday, June 27th, 7:00 a.m., and will again apply from Saturday, June 27th, 12:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 28th, 7:00 a.m.The measure aims to reduce the burden on hospitals, which are already reaching their capacity limits due to the high temperatures and associated health risks. Emergency rooms report a significant increase in ...