DISASTER● ELEVATEDJun 23 · Jun 23, 2026, 9:54 PM
France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops
France 24 [en]
Crops in the French region of Normandy are under threat from the latest heatwave. A combination of high soil temperatures with hot winds can see crops wither in hours - dubbed the ‘hairdryer effect’ - it now threatens the region's food production. FRANCE 24's Daniel Quinlan reports.
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