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France drought and water shortages persist through September
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Latest: Water scarcity triggers restrictions in Gironde and Charente-Maritime
The drought and heatwave impacting French agriculture and water supplies have intensified, reaching historic levels of severity. By late August 2026, the crisis expanded significantly, with 77% of the country affected by