Drought: the Small French Rivers in a Critical Situation "Never Recorded at This Time"
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July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in France, Météo France announced on Tuesday, August 4. With a rainfall deficit of nearly 70%, it was also one of the driest months. As a result, small streams and rivers across France are in a critical situation. The French Office for Biodiversity (OFB) speaks of an "exceptional degradation" with serious consequences for animal and plant species. Pierre-Edouard Guillain, Deputy Director General of t…
In the face of drought, Eureden sounds alarmed, fearing for the future of local productions in Brittany due to water scarcity.
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The French Biodiversity Office warns about an unprecedented state of rivers, with dewatering levels exceeding the records of 2022 and 2025.
On 1 August 2026, more than 1,300 rivers were drained or ruptured. This year's drought exceeded the historical episode of 2022 and proved to be twice as severe as in 2025. - Drought: small French rivers are experiencing a historically "critical" situation, warns OFB (Environment).
France faces worst drought on record - more than 1,300 rivers dry upFrench rivers have faced their worst drought on record. 1,373 rivers have been affected by the cessation of their flow or have completely dried up.
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