Image of the Loire River Shared as an Image of the Rhine River
The Claim
Image shows the Rhine River in France after the drought.
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Social media users have recently shared an image purporting to show the Rhine River in France after the drought.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading. The photo shows the Loire River in France.
The photo was taken by the photojournalist Franck Dubray for Ouest France.
Dubray also shared the photo via his Instagram account.
Drought in France
France has recently faced a historic drought that left over 100 municipalities short of potable water. The situation urged the French government to designate a crisis team to find solutions. According to the BBC, “there are fears that the drought - hitting nearly all of mainland France - will reduce crop yields, exacerbating the food crisis caused by the war in Ukraine.”
Europe Facing a Historic Drought
Following extreme heatwaves and no considerable rainfall across Europe, drought is rising as a major threat to the continent. The Loire River in France, the Rhine River, and Po River in Italy are all under-replenished. According to The Guardian, meteorologists speculate that the drought might be the worst that Europe faced in the more than 500 years.
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