Drought in the Alpes-Maritimes region: 40 towns on alert, 5 on enhanced alert - From today Tuesday, July 29th, 2025, 40 towns in the Alpes-Maritimes are under drought alert, and five more face enhanced alert, triggering immediate water restrictions. The Prefect Laurent Hottiaux has urged residents, businesses, and tourists to reduce water use to protect resources. Despite above-normal rainfall over the past year, June saw 86% less rain, and July nearly 40% less, with heatwaves worsening conditions. Water levels in rivers and aquifers are critically low.
Affected Areas: Parts of the Paillon, Brague, Upper and Lower Siagne watersheds, including Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, Vallauris, and Mougins.
Enhanced alert: Cagnes-sur-Mer, La Gaude, Saint-Jeannet, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, and Vence.
Key Restrictions (for towns on alert):
Extra Measures (enhanced alert areas):
Authorities will conduct checks to ensure compliance.
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