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The temperatures are particularly high for the season, Thursday, October 27, and have been for ten days already. Due to the heat wave, 78 departments are under water restrictions.
Sand yachting under the sun, lunches in short sleeves and public benches almost all full. The heat wave continues to fly over France, Thursday, October 27. This unusual weather challenges some. “It’s surprising, and it’s especially worrying I think for the future“, says a man. 27 ° C were recorded in Albi (Tarn) during the afternoon. At this time of year, it should only be 20 ° C. Same observation in Lille (North), where it was six degrees warmer than normal for the season.
These summer temperatures in the middle of autumn prolong the state of drought. 38 departments are classified in crisis, with water restrictions. In Seillans, in the Var, residents are limited to 100 liters of water per day and per person, the equivalent of a shower of about 7 minutes. To avoid consuming more and exposing themselves to a fine of 1,500 euros, some recycle rainwater. Every drop counts. According to forecasts, the heat wave should last until the beginning of November.