# Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70 percent of France

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- France 24, 2026-08-10 14:27 UTC
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- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260810-drought-forces-water-restrictions-across-nearly-70-percent-of-france

> The French government said Monday that water-use restrictions now cover nearly 70 percent of the country. The measures come as drought conditions deteriorate during a succession of heatwaves. The expanding restrictions reflect mounting pressure on water resources amid persistent high temperatures.

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