Portugal breaks May temperature record as heatwave hits France and Italy
By
Aleks Phillips
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Summary
Portugal has broken its hottest May day record as a heatwave sweeps across Europe. Seventeen departments in France, including Paris, are under orange alert with temperatures expected to reach 33-34°C. French authorities have implemented traffic measures including lower-emission car restrictions and reduced speed limits, while offering single-fare public transport. French students are taking exams in baking-hot schools, and red alerts have been issued in Italy.
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Police have announced measures to ease traffic in the capital until Saturday, including only allowing lower-emission cars on roads and lowering speed limits.
A single fare for the entire public transport network will be offered at the same time.
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