The Tour de France has decided to shorten stage nine by 30 km (18.64 miles) due to extreme heatwave conditions, according to organisers.The original 185.5 km route from Malemort to Ussel will now be reduced to 155.5 km, with the new route taking the D921 highway from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Lanteuil.This decision follows a red alert issued by Meteo-France for the Correze department, citing exceptionally intense temperatures.The organisers emphasised that the start and finish points remain unchanged, but the route will bypass the neutral zone to ensure rider safety.The heatwave has also impacted other sectors, with French nuclear reactors reducing output and a surge in heat-related deaths across Western Europe.Organisers assured that all stakeholders, including emergency services and health providers, are committed to ensuring the stage proceeds smoothly.Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar, who leads the race, will face the modified route as the event continues amid challenging weather conditions.