France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves

Large parts of France are facing water restrictions as the country grapples with a drought described as "exceptionally" early and intense. France has been experiencing its third heatwave in as many months, accompanied by fierce wildfires further...

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France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves

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