Paris Bans Drinking as Heat Kills

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Paris is enforcing strict new rules this weekend—no public drinking after Friday noon and no takeaway alcohol after 6 PM—as hospitals buckle under the strain of a deadly heatwave. With over 50 drowning deaths across France and hospitals overwhelmed, authorities warn the system is at breaking point. The UK is facing similar sweltering conditions, with elderly patients suffering from dehydration and falls. Doctors say healthcare infrastructure isn’t built for this kind of extreme heat—and it’s only getting worse. Stay safe, stay cool, and prepare for a scorcher that’s here to stay. Support the…