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Weather: Paris and inner suburbs placed on drought alert

Île-de-France is subject to drought! Paris and the communes of Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine and Val-de-Marne are under drought alert this week.

Weather: heatwaves and heat records expected in 2024 due to the El Niño phenomenon

Although May was cooler than last year, the return of the El Niño weather phenomenon has raised fears of much hotter months ahead, while Western Europe is already in the grip of drought.

Drought: shall floodings during the thunderstorms expected next week be feared?

France is in the grip of record-breaking drought, with soils exceptionally arid. After another heatwave, rainfalls and thunderstorms are expected next week and likely to cause floodings in the country.

Double jet-stream: what is this phenomenon likely to be related to heatwaves in France

For a few days, some scientists only say one thing: “double jet-stream”. This atmospheric air flow could be the explanation of most heatwaves that occurred this summer in France, leading to dramatic fires and a very strong episode of drought. Here is more about that matter.

Heat wave: why the Seine does not seem to suffer from the drought, unlike the Loire?

Unlike the Loire, which has dried up in many places, the Seine seems to be keeping its usual level, despite the record drought throughout the country. How does the river remain supplied with water?

Drought: risk of drinking water shortage in Paris

With another heatwave, drought in France is not likely to get better. The capital city and the inner suburbs of Paris are placed vigilance. But are they likely to lack drinking water in the weeks to come?