Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=6BiWa0MF01l Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter French rivers dry up amid prolonged heatwaves • FRANCE 24 English [GDZhGeyQWHi] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT Here in France prolonged heatwaves are having devastating repercussions for the country's rivers.16% of France's waterways had dried up last June, compared to 6% in June 2025. With these recurring heatwaves, the drought is taking hold with exceptional severity and arriving far too early. In some regions, emergency measures are being taken to save the fish in our rivers. #climatechange #heatwave #france 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: 7qp6TnAf2ae c6w6Jwy5s0Z uwccz91PSEI cbBJGYAo4Nl Rcec7r0OjJL GliCbcvu5eQ Z4EjP9MkGQX
Here in France prolonged heatwaves are having devastating repercussions for the country's rivers.16% of France's waterways had dried up last June, compared to 6% in June 2025. With these recurring heatwaves, the drought is taking hold with exceptional severity and arriving far too early. In some regions, emergency measures are being taken to save the fish in our rivers. #climatechange #heatwave #france 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X: Bluesky: and Threads: Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: 7qp6TnAf2ae c6w6Jwy5s0Z uwccz91PSEI cbBJGYAo4Nl Rcec7r0OjJL GliCbcvu5eQ Z4EjP9MkGQX