French Minister of Ecology Besho announced on the 27th that the water restrictions will be implemented immediately.

The French island of Corsica.

(AFP)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] French Minister of Ecology Christophe Béchu announced on the 27th that as France is facing an unprecedented winter drought, soil moisture across the country is below normal levels, so water restrictions will be implemented immediately.

According to comprehensive media reports, after discussing with officials responsible for promoting water resource management policies on Monday (27th), Besho announced that France would "immediately" implement water restrictions in response to a severe drought that is likely to last into the summer.

Basho also gave all officials until the end of March to convene departmental water resources committees to issue restrictions.

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The report pointed out that Besho was extremely worried about the water shortage caused by the "unprecedented" winter drought that France is currently facing. -Rhône-Alpes) and the south, the current soil moisture is insufficient, and the value is even the standard that should be at the end of May.

At present, four French provinces are on high alert, and Beheu warned that the number will continue to rise and more areas may be involved.

Beixiu also mentioned that as many as 700 cities were affected by drinking water restrictions last summer, "If we do not take relevant measures upstream, we will face greater risks and will spill over into next year.

The dryness of French rivers looked ironic against the "No Swimming" sign next to it.

(Reuters)