As France prepares to kick off its annual Fête de la Musique celebrations, a festive atmosphere is expected to fill the streets of Paris and beyond. However, the country's joyful music festival has been overshadowed by a more pressing concern - a severe heatwave warning. The nation's weather agency has issued the highest level of alert for 35 departments, advising residents to take extreme precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. With temperatures soaring, authorities are urging festival-goers to stay hydrated and seek shade when possible, all while still enjoying the lively music and festivities that make the Fête de la Musique a beloved French tradition.
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.
