Sober Solstice: France Bans Alcohol At Major Music Festival As Brutal 41°C Heatwave Sparks Emergency Measures
Last Updated:June 21, 2026, 06:03 IST The emergency restriction applies to all public spaces within the affected administrative districts from noon on Sunday Public safety officials clarified that the combination of severe afternoon heat, dehydration, and alcohol consumption creates a volatile mix that rapidly accelerates physical fatigue, confusion, and cardiovascular distress. Representational image The French…