Paris - 13 July 2026: France has tightened its water policy due to an exceptionally early and intense drought. According to the Environment Ministry, restrictions on water use are currently in force in 97 departments; 41 of them are at the highest crisis level. This means the officially confirmed figure differs slightly from reports citing 98 affected departments. A total of 201 prefectural orders are in force.The situation affects the entire mainland and Corsica. According to the government, it is particularly tense in the Massif Central, a region important for ...
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