France’s second heatwave of the year leaves Paris sweltering

Parisians and tourists take sunbathe along the Seine River amid hot weather in Paris, France (Francois Mori/AP)

Regional authorities in the French capital Paris have warned residents to be vigilant, with temperatures soaring to 36C.

In a tweet, the Ile-de-France prefecture also asked residents to moderate their water consumption amid a “major dry spell”.