Dossier
Loire River
Coverage of Loire River in the Nexus archive.
- Widespread drying of soil and rivers in France raises alarm among hydrologists
Widespread drying of soil and rivers in France has alarmed hydrologists. A branch of the Loire River in Orléans is partially dried up as of July 20, 2026.
- Holidaymakers face disruption in Paris as major landmarks are forced to close early and the Loire River dries up amid ongoing heatwave
Holidaymakers in Paris are experiencing disruptions as major landmarks close early and the Loire River dries up due to an ongoing heatwave.
- Yves Tramblay, hydrologist: 'Successive heatwaves are causing a very significant and rapid loss of water stored in soils'
Hydrologist Yves Tramblay warns that successive heatwaves are causing a significant and rapid loss of water stored in soils. A branch of the Loire River in France is highlighted as an example of the impact.