Restrictions on water use. Drought "Very disturbing" In France
France is witnessing "Very disturbing" It has caused the imposition of a record number of restrictions on water use during this period of the year, according to what the minister announced on Wednesday.
Minister of Environmental Transition, Monique Barbeau, said during an emergency meeting in the ministry to discuss the crisis, that controls on water use are being imposed in vast areas of the country, and have reached "The highest number recorded since at least 2013"
Exceptional drought
She added: "We are witnessing a drought that is exceptional in its timing"explaining that she comes "About a month earlier than usual… and exceptional in its severity"
She stated: "What makes it very worrying is that the drought occurred despite rainfall during the spring, which was generally at normal levels"considering that causes "A profound disturbance in the movement of the water cycle"
Heat wave
is witnessing The third heat wave since late May, accompanied by forest fires reinforced by dry weather conditions.
Scientists say that climate change resulting from human burning of fossil fuels is causing an increase in extreme weather events and making them more severe.
In eastern France, the water level of the Doubs River recorded a sharp decline in some areas, leaving its course rocky and dry.
Said Fabien Henrier, mayor of the village Arkoun: "Previously, this drought could occur during August"but it is "Now it’s happening earlier, longer, and with greater intensity".
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