France on high alert as heatwave pushes temperatures past 40 degrees
The national weather service, Météo France, has urged people across large parts of the country to exercise extreme caution on Tuesday.
Fourteen administrative departments have been placed under the highest heat warning level, red, while 64 others remain at the orange warning level. Hospitals have been put on notice to receive patients weakened by the extreme temperatures, Health Minister Catherine Vautrin said, as the weather conditions also lead to elevated ozone levels and deteriorating air quality in cities.
To help people cool down, the city of Lyon has kept a park open overnight, allowing people to sleep outdoors, while several air-conditioned museums have opened their doors free of charge to offer relief to the public. (DPA)
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