WORLDJun 23 · 21:54 UTCFRANCE 24FRANCE24

France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops

Crops in the French region of Normandy are under threat from a heatwave, with high soil temperatures and hot winds causing a 'hairdryer effect' that can wither crops in hours. The phenomenon now threatens the region's food production, as reported by FRANCE 24's Daniel Quinlan.

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