Drought: Baïse River in Crisis, Prefect Activates Highest Alert Level

Facing dwindling water reserves after a challenging summer, restrictions on drinking water usage are now in effect in Lavardac and the Albret area.

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

The prefect has activated the highest drought level for the Baïse River due to dwindling water reserves following a challenging summer, leading to restrictions on drinking water usage in Lavardac and the Albret area.

The water resource of the Baïse River and the Albret sector is in crisis. The particularly trying summer we have just experienced has led to a significant drop in water reserves. Faced with this situation, the prefect has decided to activate the highest drought level.
Restrictions on drinking water usage are now being applied to ensure distribution to users. The municipality of Lavardac calls for citizen sobriety, emphasizing that "every drop counts" to work towards "a cleaner and more sustainable future".
Based on information from the official source: Mairie de Lavardac (29/10/2026)