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Paris hits 41°C, Eiffel Tower closes as Saharan blast grips France

Europe is grappling with an intense heat wave, triggering red alerts in multiple countries as temperatures soar. France faces school closures and power outages, while Spain and Portugal brace for record highs. Italy has banned outdoor work during peak hours. Climate experts attribute the increasing frequency of such events to rising global temperatures. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A severe heatwave intensified across Western Europe on Tuesday, with Saharan winds pushing temperatures to extreme levels and red alerts issued across multiple countries. France Switzerland , and parts of Spain and Portugal continued to face elevated temperatures, as authorities imposed health advisories, travel disruptions, and closures of public Paris, temperatures were forecast to reach 40°C, prompting the closure of the Eiffel Tower 's summit until Thursday. Visitors without prior bookings were advised to postpone their plans. Météo-France issued red alerts for Paris and several other departments, with more than 1,300 schools either closed or operating at reduced capacity. The national weather agency also flagged an increased risk of wildfires due to dry soil and lack of rainfall in in Europe, unusually high temperatures persisted in Belgium and the Netherlands. Italy's Health Ministry reported heatwave conditions in 17 of the country's 27 major cities. Regional authorities in Italy have extended bans on outdoor work during peak afternoon hours until Germany, heat warnings were issued for several districts, particularly west of Cologne and in parts of the south. The Swiss Alps saw red alerts for violent thunderstorms, a secondary effect of the heat reported a slight easing of conditions. Lisbon was expected to reach 33°C on Tuesday — within the seasonal average — but inland areas may still see highs up to 43°C. The national weather agency confirmed that June temperature records were broken in two regions on June ongoing heatwave, which began mid-June, is classified by Météo-France as the season's first major wave. Scientists say that such events are becoming more frequent and intense due to global warming. According to Météo-France projections, by 2100, the country may experience ten times more heatwave days annually, with routine summer peaks above 40°C and extreme spikes possibly reaching 50° across Europe have urged citizens to avoid non-essential outdoor activity, remain hydrated, and make use of public cooling facilities where available. In Bourges, for example, local authorities opened air-conditioned libraries and public halls to the researchers warn that the current wave may be a preview of future summers. 'France could be 4°C warmer by 2100,' Météo-France said, 'with 40°C days becoming an annual norm.'