Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=wpwcuo4RGLC Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter French rivers dry up amid prolonged heatwaves • FRANCE 24 English [Zy9HvB1dLUO] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 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: hvyyFSmZ8V5 UdQbSoRdhAA DxjzQaqyH2V 6wfB6k5CA34 c3bNEQ4p6OK 3rUtnX020sZ
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: hvyyFSmZ8V5 UdQbSoRdhAA DxjzQaqyH2V 6wfB6k5CA34 c3bNEQ4p6OK 3rUtnX020sZ