French heatwave drives up water consumption, puts supply networks under severe strain
- Posted on July 12, 2026
- By Le Monde
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French heatwave drives up water consumption, puts supply networks under severe strain
Water usage rose by 10% to 50% in June compared to the same period in 2025, forcing already fragile infrastructure to operate at full capacity, while underground reserves and rivers weakened.
