France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves
Summary
France is facing an early and intense drought after experiencing three heatwaves in a few months. The drought has caused severe water shortages, leading to the highest number of water restrictions since 2013, and worsening wildfires due to dry conditions.Key Facts
- France is under record water restrictions because of a severe drought.
- The drought is happening about a month earlier than usual and is very intense.
- Water levels in rivers and small channels are dropping quickly; many have dried up.
- France has faced three heatwaves in the last few months.
- Wildfires have increased due to the hot and dry weather.
- The drought occurs despite normal rainfall in spring.
- Experts link these extreme weather events to climate change caused by human activities.
- Some rivers, like the Doubs, have dried earlier and longer than in the past.
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