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Part of situation: France faces severe water scarcity and economic fallout (71 clusters)

France imposes water restrictions on nearly 70% of territory

drought water restrictions climate change aquifer depletion heatwave

France is facing an intensifying drought crisis driven by repeated heatwaves and climate change, leading to water use restrictions across nearly 70% of the country. As of August 9, all 99 departments in metropolitan France were at a minimum level of vigilance. Among these, 67 departments have reached the highest level of crisis, while 21 are under enhanced surveillance.

In crisis-level areas, water usage is strictly prioritized for essential needs, including drinking water, public hygiene, health, and civil security. In other alert levels, restrictions apply to activities such as watering gardens and green spaces, filling swimming pools, washing vehicles, and agricultural irrigation. The situation has already impacted tens of thousands of people, with some municipalities forced to provide water via tankers or bottled supplies.

Geological data from the Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM) indicates that approximately two-thirds of the country's aquifers are currently below normal levels. This depletion is attributed to a significant rainfall deficit in July and increased demand from the agricultural and tourism sectors. Additionally, the Loire River has reached critical lows, dropping 8 to 9 meters compared to February levels.

Minister of Ecological Transition Monique Barbou is scheduled to meet with the Hydrological Forecasting and Monitoring Committee (CASH) and regional prefects on Wednesday to assess the hydrological situation and discuss long-term resilience measures.

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Bureau of Geological and Mining Research · Committee for Hydrological Anticipation and Monitoring · Danube River · European Union · France · Jean-Paul Huet · Loire · Loire River · Ministry of Ecological Transition · Monique Barbou · Monique Barbut · ONDE

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