GeneralJune 23, 2026 · 9:54 PM1 min read

    France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops

    Crops in the French region of Normandy are under threat from the latest heatwave. A combination of high soil temperatures with hot winds can see crops wither in hours - dubbed the ‘hairdryer effect’ - it now threatens the region's food production. FRANCE 24's Daniel Quinlan reports.

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    France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops

    Crops in the French region of Normandy are under threat from the latest heatwave.

    A combination of high soil temperatures with hot winds can see crops wither in hours - dubbed the ‘hairdryer effect’ - it now threatens the region's food production.

    FRANCE 24's Daniel Quinlan reports.

    Source: France 24 · General
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