“The absence of precipitation since the beginning of July and the scorching temperatures lead to an aggravation of the drought: the rainfall deficit exceeds 50% and the dryness of the soils reaches records”, announces the prefecture in a press release relating to the decree taken this Thursday.
This decision was motivated by the measurement of the flow of the Loire at Gien (Loiret), which fell below the heightened alert threshold. In this context, the prefect of the Loire Bretagne basin has activated level 3, requesting the passage to the reinforced alert level of the Loire and Allier axes. It is on the basis of these elements that the prefect of Haute-Loire, Éric Etienne, placed the entire department in orange level.
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Restrictive measures are maintained and could increase
The restrictive measures already in progress are therefore maintained throughout the department. “Sustained attention is being paid to monitoring this situation,” warns the prefecture. In the event of aggravation, new measures restricting and limiting the use of water could be implemented quickly. “The Prefect of Haute-Loire appeals to everyone’s good citizenship and responsibility to implement these measures and reduce their water consumption. »
