Paris streets during severe heatwave with red alert warnings and people suffering from high temperatures
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Paris and suburbs placed on red alert amid heatwave

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La Chaîne Météo and Météo-France placed several departments including Paris and its suburbs on red heatwave alert Thursday, with maximum temperatures forecast between 36 and 40°C and possible peaks of 41-42°C.

Nine departments moved to red alert Friday according to Météo-France. The areas concerned include Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis and Val-de-Marne.

Very high morning temperatures of 22 to 25°C accompany these maximums. The heatwave is expected to persist at least until July 14, according to Météo-France.

Traffic restrictions were announced Friday in Île-de-France due to a persistent ozone pollution episode. The maximum authorized speed will be lowered on roads and trucks over 3.5 tonnes must bypass Paris.

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Official accounts confirm the red alert for Paris and suburbs with high temperatures expected. Users express discomfort from the heat and note unusual timing. Some criticize media coverage of prior warnings. International reports highlight wildfire risks from the heatwave. Personal posts describe the conditions as unbearable.

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