France issues heat warnings in many areas, some regions temporarily ban alcohol.

The French Meteorological Department announced that the capital Paris and 34 provinces have issued the highest level of red heat wave alert on the 21st, covering a record-breaking area. A "ban on alcohol" was implemented on the 21st in the red alert area, restricting people from drinking alcohol in public places to prevent discomfort and to avoid occupying medical resources. This round of red alert covers more than one-third of the area of metropolitan France, with 45 provinces issuing orange heat wave alerts. According to Agence France-Presse statistics, about 53 million French people will be affected by the high temperatures on the 21st. The meteorological department predicts that on the 22nd, local temperatures may rise to 41 degrees Celsius, and the national average temperature in France may break the historical record.