Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris

No Comment Video. Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 22/06/2026 - 14:50 GMT+2 Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures. Paris faces a severe heatwave as temperatures climb towards 40C, placing much of France under red alert. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Across the city, residents and tourists gather around public fountains, refill water bottles and cool off in shallow pools. Others head to the Canal Saint-Martin, diving from bridges or swimming in the water. The scenes show how people are coping with extreme heat in a country where air conditioning remains relatively uncommon. Authorities have raised wildfire readiness, restricted alcohol consumption in some public spaces and cancelled outdoor events to reduce risks. Extreme weather Paris Climate Top stories Now playing Next Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris Now playing Next Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row Now playing Next Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election Now playing Next Cape Verde produce another World Cup shock to keep remarkable run alive Now playing Next Australian police intercept cocaine shipment worth almost €500 million Now playing Next Can you turn your garden fence into a mini solar farm? Now playing Next Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour Now playing Next Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim Now playing Next Heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption Now playing Next France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C Now playing Next The only way to get good at AI is to fail at it, says AWS’s chief marketing officer Julia White Now playing Next 10 years of Brexit: Which campaign claims have come true? Now playing Next Moldova's EU accession and Transnistria settlement are 'parallel processes', minister says Now playing Next A decade later: Europeans more positive about the EU than during Brexit ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines No Comment As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off No Comment New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children No Comment Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages Europe News UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as Andy Burnham announces candidacy World News Spain pound Saudi Arabia 4-0 as Egypt tops Group G in matchday two fixtures of the 2026 World Cup Europe Today Europe Today: Starmer set to step down as US-Iran talks and Moldova summit unfold Qatar Major explosion at Qatar's largest energy site injures dozens as 18 remain unaccounted for Switzerland Lower-level technical talks to continue as first round of direct US-Iran negotiations wrap up Switzerland US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland Sport A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam Europe News Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid reports of imminent resignation ADVERTISEMENT Climate Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption Sport Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive Europe News Russian-occupied Crimea suspends petrol sales amid fuel crisis Switzerland US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland Travel News This cave village in France offers a natural escape from extreme heat Art From ruin to restoration: Byzantine Greek Monastery becomes 'Art Reliquary' for spiritual works Earth News Europeans are making the most of cheap solar panels – by creating green garden fences Sport World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT