A Diamond League track and field meeting is scheduled to take place in Paris this weekend. The event will proceed as planned, according to organizers, despite a historic heat wave affecting the country. The heat wave has put a strain on emergency services in France.

Local authorities in Paris had expressed a desire to cancel the event, citing the extreme weather conditions. However, organizers have decided to move forward with the meeting, implementing safety measures to mitigate the risks associated with the heat. Further details about the event and the measures being taken to ensure participant safety are available from the source.