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Drought: 98 French departments under heightened surveillance

France places 98 departments under drought surveillance, a record since 2013.

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The fact

A third heatwave in two months worsens water restrictions.

Farmers and local authorities must adapt their water usage to the shortage.

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Why it matters

Cette situation exceptionnelle menace l’agriculture, l’industrie et les ménages, avec des répercussions économiques et sociales majeures.

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