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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Eiffel Tower shut for tourists as Paris swelters under heat wave
As heat waves grip most of Europe, the summit of Paris' Eiffel Tower has been shut for visitors with temperatures in France's capital expected to reach 38.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. According to a statement on Eiffel Tower's website, the landmark would close early at 4pm (local time). The website added a few advisory for the visitors which stated that the last entry for ticket holders would be 2:30pm (local time) and visitors without tickets are 'asked to postpone their visit until after Thursday.' Eiffel Tower's website also urged tourists to protect themselves from the sun and stay hydrated regularly during the period of high temperatures. The website stated that fountains are available along the paths leading to the forecourt for people seeking respite from the heat wave. The top of Eiffel Tower has been shut but the first and second floor of the iconic attraction remains open, however, staff are urging visitors without pre-booked tickets to postpone their trip. 🌐 Due to the heatwave, and to ensure everyone's comfort and safety, the summit will be closed through July 2. To all my visitors, please protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated 🥤👒 — La tour Eiffel (@LaTourEiffel) June 30, 2025 Amid soaring temperatures in Paris, parts of southern France have seen mercury rising to 40 degrees Celsius as the French government issued high-level heat wave alerts across 84 regions of the country. French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday criticized the French government's handling of the heat wave crisis and called for 'a major air conditioning equipment plan'. Le Pen said ordinary citizens are facing the brunt of the scorching heat while 'so-called French elites' remain in climate-controlled environments, Politico reported. According to a CNN report, a marine heat wave has combined with a powerful heat dome in the Mediterranean Sea which is causing Europe to swelter under the scorching heat wave. It is a new pattern which has become frequent in recent times as the planet warms up. The influence of Mediterranean Seat heat waves have become more significant and torturous in recent summers, with ocean heat playing a vital role in temperature rise on land, which in turn triggers deadly floods and wildfires.
Skift
5 days ago
- Climate
- Skift
Eiffel Tower Shuts As Extreme Heatwave Strikes Parts of Europe
This week's heatwave is the latest in a growing string of climate-related disruptions across Europe's tourism sector, from ski resorts facing shrinking snow seasons to Mediterranean destinations battling wildfires. The Eiffel Tower in Paris closed as a brutal heatwave swept across Europe, breaking temperature records and triggering safety concerns at popular tourist landmarks. 'Due to the heatwave, and to ensure everyone's comfort and safety, the summit will be closed through July 2. To all my visitors, please protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated,' La tour Eiffel said in a post on X. The Eiffel Tower typically draws about 7 million visitors a year, with three-quarters coming from outside France, according to La Tour Eiffel. An alert appeared on the Eiffel Tower website on Tuesday saying the tower wil close. Source: la tour eiffel The French government has issued high-level heatwave alerts across 84 regions. The heat is affecting landmarks beyond France as well. In Belgium, Brussels' Atomium has reduced its opening hours because of the extreme temperatures. Climate scientists are warning that this summer's extreme temperatures could become the norm. By 2100, France could be up to 4°C warmer, with heatwaves pushing above 40°C (104°F) nearly every year. Some extreme spikes could hit 50°C (122°F). Authorities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Austria have issued heat-related travel advisories for popular tourist destinations in southern Europe. A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across many Mediterranean countries, with some areas already experiencing temperatures of 42°C (107.6°F). In Majorca, a tourist has died, and wildfires have prompted evacuations in France. Skift's in-depth reporting on climate issues is made possible through the financial support of Intrepid Travel. This backing allows Skift to bring you high-quality journalism on one of the most important topics facing our planet today. Intrepid is not involved in any decisions made by Skift's editorial team.
