Water consumption has been limited in France

In 93 out of 96 departments of France, due to heat and drought, restrictions on water consumption were introduced. In 46 of them, the situation is considered very serious.

Restrictions include banning watering of gardens during certain hours, stopping water supply to a number of consumers, including agricultural enterprises. But this does not apply to hospitals and fire departments.

According to Meteo-France, July is experiencing a record drought. The last such situation was observed in 1959. There has been no precipitation in the country since the beginning of the month.