High winds in Paris: parks, gardens and cemeteries closed this Tuesday

Paris is preparing for possible strong winds this November 19, 2024. This Tuesday, Météo France has placed the capital and the rest of the Île-de-France region under yellow alert for the risk of high winds, heavy rain and flooding. According to the weather service, gusts of 70 to 80 km/h, with very brief peaks of 80 to 90 km/h possible, are expected over the Paris basin in the afternoon.

The consequences? The City of Paris has decided to close its green spaces and cemeteries "this day at 1:00 p.m. ". Parks, gardens, squares and cemeteries are currently closed and will remain so throughout Tuesday.

• To be read
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The Mairie de Paris would also like to remind you of a few instructions to follow in the event of severe weather:

• Avoid leaving your home if you can;
• Be careful and vigilant if you have to move around;
• Do not walk under trees;
• Avoid walking in the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes;
• In case of heavy rain, do not go down into basements.

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