Southern France is bracing for a dry summer as 10% of Europe faces a crisis situation due to drought. Almost a third of Europe is currently affected by drought, according to the European Drought Observatory. 2022 was France's hottest year on record, with 68% of the country's groundwater levels in deficit. Water restrictions have already been triggered in some areas, with residents no longer allowed to fill up swimming pools and agricultural irrigation only permitted at night. Local authorities are preparing for this trend to continue beyond 2023.

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