France on drought alert: heatwaves and water restrictions intensify

France faces a historic drought, comparable to 1976.

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Dried-up soils and low water levels lead to usage restrictions.

Agriculture and ecosystems face increasing pressure from this phenomenon.

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La sécheresse actuelle menace les ressources en eau et l’agriculture, avec des répercussions économiques et environnementales majeures pour la France.

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