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In this extraordinarily mild month of October, some departments are facing an unprecedented episode of drought at this time of year. The Var has taken steps to avoid water cuts.
Dry pontoons and wrecks that resurface. The picture is unusual on the lake of Saint-Cassien, near Cannes (Alpes-Maritimes), in this autumn. The level of the lake is seven meters below its normal level at this time of the year. A phenomenon explained by the lack of rain and the resulting drought. Michel Félix, mayor of Tanneron says to himself “very worried”.
The finding is also alarming for Éric Martel, director of the Water Board of the Pays de Fayence, who notes that the water consumption curve should cross that of the quantity of water available by the end of October. . In response to these frightening forecasts, the amount of water was limited to 100 liters per person per day. Flow reducers have also been installed on residents’ water meters. Local elected officials appeal to everyone’s responsibility to avoid water cuts.