Large crowds rush to buy air conditioners in France amid intense summer heat

Paris (France) – Europe is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 40°C. A video has emerged from the French city of Robbery showing large crowds gathering to buy air conditioners (ACs). The video shows that as soon as the store doors opened, people waiting outside rushed in. Customers scrambled to secure air conditioners and air coolers. Within moments, chaos broke out inside the store as people pushed past one another in an attempt to grab boxes containing air conditioners. The video gives an indication of just how severe the heatwave in France has become.

Situation in other European countries

Not only France, but other European countries such as the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain have also been severely affected by the heatwave. Such prolonged and intense heat is unusual in these countries. However, due to global warming, normal life across Europe has been disrupted, leaving residents with little choice but to rely on cooling appliances.