The Loire River is not dry despite alarming images

Images of the dried-up Loire River are circulating on social media.

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Authorities confirm it is a secondary arm of the river, not the main channel.

The hydrological situation remains concerning due to drought.

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Auto-synthesis from 2 media sources · identified on July 16, 2026