Record Drought in France This Summer: A Perfect Storm of Climate Change and Human Neglect The heatwaves sweeping across Europe have brought severe drought conditions to France, with the country experiencing its worst summer on record since 1976.
The prolonged dry spell has far reaching consequences, affecting not only agriculture but also the environment, economy, and most vulnerable populations.
Causes of the Drought Climate change is a major contributor to the current drought in France. Rising temperatures have led to increased evaporation rates, reducing water content in soil and reservoirs.