France: 96.5% of soils were dry by mid-July, a record
96.5% of soils in metropolitan France were dry by mid-July, per the European Observatory.
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The fact
This record level exceeds usual figures for this time of year.
Drought worsens fire risks and threatens crops.
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Why it matters
Ce record de sécheresse souligne l’urgence climatique en France, avec des conséquences directes sur l’agriculture, les ressources en eau et les écosystèmes.