France grapples with 'very worrying' drought after successive heatwaves

France is grappling with a drought that officials describe as exceptionally early and intense, prompting water restrictions across large parts of the country. France 24 reports it's the nation's third heatwave in as many months, with the dry conditions also feeding fierce wildfires. The feed doesn't include further detail on the scope of the restrictions.

Listen to this story

Hear this and more stories in a personalized audio briefing.

Open The Chonkerton