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Drought in France: 99 departments under water restrictions

99 out of 101 French departments face water restrictions, with 67 in critical status.

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Four heatwaves since May and record temperatures have worsened the drought conditions.

Measures aim to curb waste amid critically low water resources.

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Les restrictions limitent les usages non essentiels (arrosage, remplissage de piscines) et priorisent l'accès à l'eau pour la santé et la sécurité civile, affectant directement les ménages et les agriculteurs.

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