Europe Battles Natural Disasters: Eiffel Tower Hit by Lightning, Rugby Final Halted

The French capital, Paris, was hit by a severe storm after a record-breaking heatwave. A lightning bolt struck the top of the Eiffel Tower, while the Top 14 rugby final was halted due to winds of up to 104.8 kilometers per hour. The storm, which brought heavy hail, put the country on high alert. The city of Paris was affected by a severe storm after a heatwave. The Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning during the storm. The images of the lightning bolt, which illuminated the sky, were shared millions of times on social media.The impact of the storm was not limited to Paris' landmarks. The wind speed reached 104.8 kilometers per hour at the top of the Eiffel Tower. The bad weather conditions also affected the Top 14 Rugby Final, which was being played at the Stade de France in the Paris suburbs. The match was halted due to security concerns and resumed after the weather improved.