Yves Tramblay, hydrologist: 'Successive heatwaves are causing a very significant and rapid loss of water stored in soils'
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
French hydrologist Yves Tramblay from the National Research Institute for Sustainable Development reveals alarming findings about Europe's water crisis. Consecutive heat waves are depleting soil moisture reserves at unprecedented rates, threatening agricultural productivity and freshwater availability across France. The expert emphasizes mounting tensions over water allocation among competing sectors, urging immediate climate adaptation strategies to prevent escalating resource conflicts.
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Yves Tramblay, hydrologist: 'Successive heatwaves are causing a very significant and rapid loss of water stored in soils'
The scientist at the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development warns that drought is spreading rapidly across France and cautions about the worsening of water-use conflicts.
