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Record-breaking heatwaves and drought have caused a drastic drop in the water level of France's longest river, the Loire, leading to strict water consumption restrictions across almost the entire country.
A man has been swept away by a river in Europe, where major flooding has submerged streets and houses, forcing locals to use boats for transportation.
The deck for the Anne-de-Bretagne bridge in Nantes, France, has been delayed and rerouted to Lorient due to adverse weather conditions. Its journey will resume once the Loire River's water level drops.
The town of Oudon in Loire-Atlantique, France, is severely affected by floods, with about a dozen businesses and services closed due to the rising Loire River, an event not seen since 1982.