Parisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits Europe
Parisians are swimming in the Saint-Martin canal despite a ban due to a record heatwave affecting Europe. The temperatures have soared well above seasonal norms, prompting residents to seek relief in the water. This defiance highlights the extreme conditions and the lengths people will go to cool off.
- ▪Parisians are swimming in the Saint-Martin canal despite a long-standing swimming ban.
- ▪An unprecedented heatwave has pushed temperatures across Europe far above seasonal norms.
- ▪Residents are seeking relief from the extreme heat by swimming outside designated bathing sites.
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Toggle PlayParisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits EuropeNewsFeedParisians defy swimming ban to cool off as record heat hits EuropeParisians cooled off in the city’s Saint-Martin canal as an unprecedented heatwave pushed temperatures across Europe far above seasonal norms. Swimmers ignored long-standing bans, swimming outside designated bathing sites.Published On 28 May 202628 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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