Disaster● ElevatedJul 12 · Jul 12, 2026, 10:46 PM
French heatwave drives up water consumption, puts supply networks under severe strain
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Le Monde [en]
Water usage rose by 10% to 50% in June compared to the same period in 2025, forcing already fragile infrastructure to operate at full capacity, while underground reserves and rivers weakened.
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