SCIENCEJul 23 · 03:00 UTCLE MONDE (EN)

Widespread drying of soil and rivers in France raises alarm among hydrologists

Widespread drying of soil and rivers in France has alarmed hydrologists. A branch of the Loire River in Orléans is partially dried up as of July 20, 2026.

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