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French rivers dry up due to prolonged heatwaves, including Loire River.

6 sourcesFirst reported 13 days agoUpdated 9 days ago

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The Loire River, the largest river in France, has experienced significant drying due to a historical heatwave affecting Western Europe.
Images depict sections of the Loire transforming into sandy expanses, resembling desert conditions rather than a major waterway.
Reports indicate that 16% of France’s waterways had dried up by June 2026, a significant increase from 6% in June 2025.
The prolonged heatwave is linked to widespread destructive wildfires, resulting in thousands of fatalities.
The extreme drought conditions are noted to be exceptionally severe and persistent throughout the region.

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