Xtra Time Web Desk: The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, set to be held outside the stadium for the first time in history, may be affected by rain. Meteo-France, the French weather service, predicts a 70-80% chance of showers during the event.

Read More: Paris Olympics 2024: Novak Djokovic wishes to face Rafael Nadal at the mega event

Scheduled to start at 7:30 PM local time (11 PM IST) and to last over three hours, the ceremony faces potential disruption due to evening showers. In preparation, the French government has undertaken extensive efforts to clean the streets and the river running through Paris to ensure the event proceeds smoothly.

Read More: Rahul Dravid's son set to shine in KPL 2024

Meteo-France has noted, “At this moment, the risk of showers during the opening ceremony cannot be ruled out. Forecasts are still pending confirmation.”