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'Crisis' measures come into force in drought-hit southern France

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A series of crisis measures, including banning the sale of swimming pools, have come into force in the Pyrenees-Orientales region of southern France, which is in the grip of its most severe water shortage since the 1950s.

Added on the 11/05/2023 13:30:57 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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