With the UK already announcing hosepipe bans from April, what is the picture in France? ThisFrenchLife has a report ...THAT was the long, dry winter that was, with France seeing rainfall around 20% less than normal.
Regionally certain areas, such as the south west, have seen rainfall at its lowest in close on 50 years.
And the exceptionally cold February, with an anticyclone installed over France, saw rainfall at only a quarter of the expected levels for the month.
The Météo France report covers the period September 2011 to the end of February 2012 (click thumbnail above to enlarge), and highlights the delicate balance that will have to be found for water use.
Full Report: Winter rainfall levels in France plummet
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