Report: overview of regions threatened by drought in France and measures to prevention by departments. Interview with Christophe TAULELLE, a farmer in the Gard, who believes that this is a deficit that had not been reached since 1949. François AUNEAU, head of department at Truffaut, gives advice to recover rainwater. The comments are illustrated by images of almost dry rivers (L'Asse, le Gardon), desked fields, dusty soil, flower watering, anti-waste water recommendation displayed on a shop window, rain gauge.
Report on the water shortage in Rive de Gier, following the drought that emptied the city dam. The town hall organized water rationing and brought in tankers from nearby cities. Image of crockery piled up in sinks, the dry dam reservoir, an alignment of containers, inhabitants who scrutinize the sky.
Report on the consequences of drought for winter sports resorts in the Alps. The lack of snow is obvious and a third of the ski area is not accessible to Chamrousse. Trackers do their best to maintain safe and ski slopes. In the Southern Alps the situation is even more worrying. Interview by Jean BOURCET, director of the Chamrousse, Cécile COLEOU, Centre d'études de la neige (Grenoble), illustrated by images of ski slopes, areas lacking snow, chairlift.
Report on the consequences of drought in the Toulouse region. This is the most severe situtation in 40 years. The waters of the Garonne are very low as evidenced by the images taken in Toulouse. At the Cammazes dam in the Montagne Noire massif, which feeds the Canal du Midi, the decline in water levels is significant. Specialists use bottom water that requires specific treatment. Unable to provide the draught required for users, the Canal du Midi closes one week early for maintenance.
There has been a winter drought in Provence for 3 years and for the first time watering had to be started in January, after 30 days without water. The drought is accentuated by the wind. Interview with René ROCHE, farmer and René CLÉMENT P.D.G. From the company of the Canal de Provence, illustrated by images of ploughing, turnip fields, sprinkler irrigation, the Canal de Provence.
Pour pallier l'assèchement catastrophique de la vallée du Gier, il a fallu employer les grands moyens : l’Opération Pluie, dirigée par l’armée, a bombardé les nuages de fusées, ce qui a fini par provoquer des chutes de pluie.
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