On Friday 10 July, the Prefecture of Indre-et-Loire stepped up water restrictions in order to combat the drought which is intensifying in the department. "Given the lack of rainfall and the high heats for several days, the hydrological and hydrogeological situation continues to worsen" explains the authorities. No rain and temperatures above 30° every day: the groundwaters do not recharge and the rivers dry up. As a result, two new rivers are af…
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On Friday 10 July, the Prefecture of Indre-et-Loire stepped up water restrictions in order to combat the drought which is intensifying in the department. "Given the lack of rainfall and the high heats for several days, the hydrological and hydrogeological situation continues to worsen" explains the authorities. No rain and temperatures above 30° every day: the groundwaters do not recharge and the rivers dry up. As a result, two new rivers are af…