France curbs public drinking as heatwave hits music festival crowds

French authorities in Paris have restricted public drinking of stronger alcoholic beverages during a severe heatwave coinciding with the Fête de la Musique. Bans on consumption and takeaway sales apply along the Canal Saint-Martin and Seine, with stricter rules prohibiting alcohol and glass containers in riverside zones. The measures aim to mitigate health risks like dehydration and heatstroke while addressing crowd-related disturbances.