Photo Story: The drought in southern France

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Boats abandoned on the shores of the Serre-Poncon lake at low water, the waters of the lake have dropped sharply due to a drought affecting the southern regions of France, in Savines-le-Lac, France.

 French President Macron on Friday visited Savines to announce a national water management plan days after a violent demonstration by opponents of a proposed water reserve for agricultural irrigation.

Via EPA-EFE/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

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