France and Germany face increasingly strict water restrictions amid historic drought. Drought reaches highest observed July levels in France since twenty twelve began.
Over ninety-six percent of mainland France currently suffers from intense drought conditions.
Partial or total water restrictions now affect nearly every department in France. Orne implements new water conservation measures in five drought-stricken regional areas.
In Aisne, vehicle washing and pool filling activities are officially prohibited now. Germany faces unpreparedness, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, with severe water usage bans.