Mont-Saint-Michel in France is urging tourists to postpone their visits due to extreme heat
The administration of the Mont-Saint-Michel historic site in Normandy, France, has asked tourists to postpone their trips due to extreme heat. Because of the high temperatures in the region, visiting the site could pose a health risk.
The Mont-Saint-Michel administration has advised tourists to postpone trips to the fortress island due to the extreme heat.
On Tuesday, temperatures in the area reached 39°C, which is an exceptional occurrence for the region, where the proximity of the English Channel typically results in cooler weather and more frequent rainfall compared to the rest of the country.
“We urge you to postpone your visit during the ‘red’ alert period,” the announcement on the official website stated.
At the same time, authorities reported that due to the extreme weather, civil protection services are on high alert; additional drinking water stations have been set up in the village; and tourists who do arrive on the island will be transported by smaller boats “for their comfort.”
Paris’s most famous tourist attractions, such as the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower, have adjusted their hours due to the heat but are still open to visitors.
Hot weather has persisted in France for nearly a week, with temperatures rising to extreme levels in recent days, according to Le Figaro.
Earlier, the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center released a forecast for the second month of spring, according to which temperatures and precipitation will remain within the climatic norm.
After a cold winter, Ukrainians are looking forward to the warmth of spring, but April will bring not only sunshine but also weather “swings.”
