Olympics organizers accused of 'treating fans like dirt' after Paris hit by sweltering heatwave

Olympics fans were battling to secure food and beverages on Tuesday as the temperatures soared to 35C (95F) in Paris.

Following the unexpected rainstorms that marred the opening ceremony, a heatwave has swept across Paris , leaving fans grappling with the intense heat. However, event organizers have come under fire for "treating fans like dirt" due to the lengthy lines at venues. At least two individuals required medical attention after falling ill at Roland Garros, where temperatures skyrocketed.

Numerous fans had secured tickets to watch Sir Andy Murray participate in doubles, as well as Spanish sensation Rafa Nadal teaming up with his fellow countryman Carlos Alcaraz, the Wimbledon champion.

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Long lines were visible at refreshment stands and water fountains, with some spectators waiting over 30 minutes to refill their bottles. Courts were doused with water between games while players were granted a 10-minute respite before the third set of singles to shower and change.

Spectators were urged to "take action before starting to feel the effects of the heat" in official announcements at the venue, renowned for hosting the French Open.

Meteo-France, the national weather service, predicted storms, light rain followed by more storms. One disgruntled fan took to Twitter to vent: "Dreadful at Roland Garros. Massive queues for food and ran out of food by 1pm. Plus no alcohol. Treating spectators like dirt."

Brits Brendan O'Hagan and Philip Bickerstaff, 69, from the UK, were left parched for ages before they could get a drink. Mr O'Hagan said: "It's a bit of a shambles really. There is just one guy serving this whole queue - they don't seem to have enough staff. And it's the same all over the ground. And there's no beer."

Paris is on yellow weather alert thats tier two in a system of four but its even hotter in both Bordeaux and Lyon with orange alerts flashing. In Marseille, sailors are getting creative to beat the heat, some donning ice vests as part of their strategy to stay cool.

Over at the rowing events, New Zealand competitor Thomas Mackintosh felt like he was boiling in what seemed more like 40c. He dished out that the scalding hot conditions made him felt the heat a lot more as his heart rate shot up mid-race.

Team GB's dressage champion Carl Hester has had to tweak his routine to look after his four-legged partner, choosing shaded spots for practice and only braving the sunlight for actual competitions.