Update on Drought Conditions and Water Restrictions in Corrèze
Corrèze faces heightened drought measures as rainfall distribution remains uneven, prompting water use restrictions.
Key Points
- • Recent rains improved drought indicators, but conditions vary in different areas.
- • The alert level for certain regions has been raised to 'reinforced alert.'
- • Water use restrictions include bans on daytime irrigation and watering gardens.
- • Daily monitoring of water indicators will guide potential further measures.
Drought conditions in Corrèze have led to a heightened alert level as local authorities respond to ongoing water scarcity issues. Despite some recent rainfall that improved drought indicators, it has been noted that the distribution of this rainfall was uneven, with certain southern areas still experiencing deteriorating conditions. Vincent Berton, the prefect of Corrèze, has raised the alert level to 'reinforced alert' for the 'Dordogne karstique' area, while the 'Dordogne des grands barrages aval rive gauche' has been adjusted to a regular alert level. The 'Vienne amont' remains under reinforced alert, and the 'Vézère cristalline amont' area is classified under regular alert.
Residents in impacted zones, including 'Vienne amont' and 'Dordogne karstique', will have specific restrictions imposed, such as prohibitions on daytime water use for vegetable gardens and sports fields, alongside other irrigation methods. Although these areas are facing restrictions, water withdrawals from the Dordogne river are exempt for certain municipalities. Authorities have also urged local governments to implement measures to conserve drinking water. Daily monitoring of water indicators will take place, with the potential for further restrictions if necessary. This proactive approach aims to manage water resources effectively in light of the variable weather forecast and ongoing drought conditions.