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Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.

Published June 21, 2026, 5:15 PM

Updated July 9, 2026, 6:16 PM1.8K

Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave

Parisians have been seeking respite from the heat by taking a dip in the Canal St Martin.

France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country, including the capital, for Monda,y as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels.

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Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave

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