As intense heat continues across much of Europe, record-breaking heat waves and drought in France have left the government struggling to deal with water shortages.
Due to the influence of the high pressure system, the temperature rose in various places in Europe for 5 days, and the maximum temperature reached 40 degrees in Spain.
Of these, in the south and west of France, the record heat wave and drought that have continued since last month have made water shortages serious, affecting drinking water.
In response to this situation, the French government issued a statement on the 5th, calling on the public to save water, and announced that it would set up a task force across ministries and agencies to coordinate water supply.
In addition, on the 5th, ministers in charge visited municipalities with serious water shortages and inspected local farmers and reservoirs.
“We are in a situation that we have never experienced before. We are in a vicious circle where drought robs us of water and heat makes us need more water,” he said. .
In Europe, even in the United Kingdom, where London is located, rainfall was record low last month.