France’s meteorological agency has issued a weather warning for Paris and surrounding areas, warning of storms and extreme heat on Tuesday. The weather department has said that the temperature in Paris and surrounding areas is expected to be 35 degrees Celsius, let us tell you that the French capital is hosting the Olympic Games. Heat wave has been predicted in southern France, the agency has issued a “yellow alert”. The alert was issued specifically because “very hot” conditions are forecast overnight across Paris, with the mercury not expected to drop below 22C between Tuesday and Wednesday.
An orange alert has been issued for parts of southern France, the third highest warning, with temperatures reaching 40C in some places. The agency said the yellow alert level means people should be “careful” of the effects of the heat when playing or engaging in other physical activities. Olympians competing in outdoor events in the afternoon in Paris and its surrounding suburbs will feel the scorching heat.
Beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower, the BMX freestyle qualifier at Place de la Concorde, and the women’s rugby sevens semifinals at the Stade de France are all partially or entirely outdoors. Before the Games, some athletes had urged adjusting the event times, citing the physical harm of competing in high temperatures and the risk of heatstroke. Temperatures are forecast to reach 40 degrees in some places.
