France is facing a growing risk of water stress, with projections indicating that by 2050, 88% of the country could regularly experience water shortages during summer if no radical changes are made to water management, according to the French Haut-Commissariat au Plan. This warning follows the severe drought of 2022, which led to multiple water regulation orders. Current assessments show a widespread decline in groundwater levels across France, particularly after a very dry spring, affecting both northern and southern regions. Meanwhile, Ireland is also confronting water scarcity amid a warm spell, with over 30 catchment areas across 12 counties declared in drought status. Irish water authorities and Northern Ireland Water have issued nationwide appeals urging the public to conserve water to protect supplies. The situation in France is described as concerning but not exceptional for July. In Turkey, a recent UN-supported report warns that 88% of the country is under drought threat, with risks of becoming a water-poor nation by 2030.