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TOP5 4567 Secheresse 98 departements sous surveillance un niveau inedit depuis 2013

Published on 13/07/2026 | 15:36

France is facing an exceptionally severe drought: 98 departments are now under surveillance, a record since at least 2013. After several heat waves and a persistent rainfall deficit, the soil remains extremely dry, prompting authorities to increase vigilance and restrictions on water use. This situation is also fueling fears of wildfires and strains on water resources in the coming weeks.

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