Emerald Maxwell
Coverage of Emerald Maxwell in the Nexus archive.
- Paris police asks major festivals be cancelled due to relentless heatwave
Paris police has requested the cancellation of several public events, including the pride march and Solidays music festival, due to a heatwave overwhelming emergency services and hospitals. Organizers were warned of potential bans if they did not comply.
- Paris bans public alcohol consumption as heatwave overwhelms emergency services
Paris authorities banned public alcohol consumption and sales starting June 26 due to a record-breaking heatwave overwhelming hospitals. Police urged organizers to cancel public events, including the pride march, to avoid straining emergency services.
- Iconic Paris canal opens to swimmers as residents seek ways to cope with heatwave
Paris is allowing swimming in one of its canals to help residents cope with a heatwave, following an unusually hot week in May. Later this summer, designated swimming spots will also open along the Seine River.