Heat Wave Shuts Top of Eiffel Tower as Europe Put on Red Alert

Europe’s heat wave is set to peak over the coming days, triggering red alerts from France to the Swiss Alps, warning people to take extra precautions against the extreme conditions.

The top of the Eiffel Tower will be shut to visitors over the next two days, as temperatures in Paris climb as high as 41C (105.8F) on Tuesday. Red alerts have been issued for the French capital and 15 other departments due to the heat wave that’s been baking the country since June 19. London could hit 34C, before cooling from Wednesday.