Enhanced drought in the CC Usses et Rhône territory

Despite recent rains, water resource tensions persist, leading to extended restrictions until November 20.

Generic image of cracked earth and a dry riverbed, symbolizing drought.
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Generic image of cracked earth and a dry riverbed, symbolizing drought.

The territory of the Usses et Rhône Community of Communes is placed under enhanced drought status from October 31 to November 20, due to persistent water resource tensions.

The month of October was marked by several rainy episodes, leading to a slight increase in water levels in rivers. However, water resource tensions persist in several sectors of the department, requiring increased vigilance against the drought that began in early autumn.
Following consultation with the Water Resources Committee, the Prefect has decided to maintain restriction measures for November, adjusted to the situation of each watershed.
Water usage restrictions for the Usses river are therefore extended and adjusted to the ENHANCED ALERT level (level 3/4), applicable from October 31 until November 20.
Based on information from the official source: Communauté de communes - Usses et Rhône (02/11/2026)