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Watch: Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Euronews · Jun 29, 2026, 8:16 AM

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Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.

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