Tag: Drought
Drought: the state of the pipes responsible for the leak of “one billion cubic meters of drinking water per year”
Ageing, lack of means and geographical disparities are pointed out to explain the failures of the French water network. helenedevun / stock.adobe.com The dilapidated state of the national water network…
The level of the Loire at its lowest under the effect of the drought
by Stephane Mahé LOIREAUXENCE (Reuters) – The Loire is a shallow river at the best of times but this year drought has reduced its water flow as rarely before. The…
The level of the Loire at its lowest under the effect of the drought
by Stephane Mahé LOIREAUXENCE, Aug 17 (Reuters) – The Loire is a shallow river at the best of times but this year drought has reduced its water flow as rarely…
In the year of the century drought
However, the damage in nature has been visible for some time. Ever since he was a child, Erich Fischer has spent a few days every year in the Simplon region…
The state of drought declared in several regions of England
Published on 08/12/2022 at 2:56 p.m. Photo credit © Reuters LONDON (Reuters)…
Drought raises fears of higher fruit and vegetable prices
Difficult weather conditions and periods of drought this summer have an impact on fruit and vegetable production. The lower quantity and quality of products could well lead to a further…
Drought: impressive photos of dry French rivers
IN IMAGES, IN PICTURES – 93 departments in mainland France out of 96 are currently subject to water use restrictions to varying degrees. The heat wave accentuated the historic drought…
Salt, sun and drought, the winning combination for salt workers
The salt worker Erwan Rivalant in Batz-sur-Mer, western France, on August 9, 2022 (AFP/Sebastien SALOM-GOMIS) “Our enemy is the rain, the cold, the clouds”, lists Erwan Rivalant, salt producer from…
Drought: Gérald Darmanin calls for vigilance regarding the Assumption fireworks
As the drought continues in France, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin calls for caution. On Friday August 12, 2022, he mentioned his concerns…
Level falls and falls: Rhine shipping is becoming increasingly uneconomical
Level falls and falls Shipping on the Rhine is becoming increasingly uneconomical 08/13/2022 11:51 am Even for a summer, the Rhine carries exceptionally little water. Inland waterway skippers can only…
Much of England declared in drought
A state of drought was declared on Friday in much of England, which had its driest start to the year for nearly half a century, the British government announced. This…
Inflation, drought: repeated “mass blows” for an English farmer
Farmer Andrew Blenkiron in a water-scarce maize field on August 10, 2022 in Euston, UK (AFP/William EDWARDS) Exploding energy prices, a drought and historic heat waves, so many “mass blows”…