France's going through its most severe drought ever, PM says

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne warned Friday that France is facing the 'most severe drought' ever recorded in the country and announced the activation of a government crisis unit.

The fountains of Concorde plaza are empty in Paris, France, as Europe is under an extreme heat wave, Aug. 3, 2022. French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne warned Friday that France is facing the "most severe drought" ever recorded in the country and announced the activation of a government crisis unit.

"The exceptional drought we are currently experiencing is depriving many municipalities of water and is a tragedy for our farmers, our ecosystems and biodiversity," she said in a statement.Weather forecasts suggest that the heat, which increases evaporation and water needs, could continue for the next 15 days, possibly making the situation even more worrying, the statement stressed.

It will also monitor the impact of the drought on France's energy production, transport infrastructure and agriculture.

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