Dryness and Heat: Soils Have Never Been so Dry Since the Beginning of Météo-France Measurements in 1959

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Météo-France shows how drought has rapidly gained ground in the country this summer. By mid-August, 77 per cent of the territory has been affected Soils have never been so dry since the beginning of the year.

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INFOGRAPHY – Repeated heat waves have caused an unprecedented drought, putting the supply of potable water under stress and threatening the harvests of the season.

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In July, 38.8 litres of rain fell per square meter at the Thurnau-Tannfeld measuring station – much less than in the previous year. The situation remains critical for streams and rivers.