Paris region could incur €2.5 billion drought costs

A new report from the OECD warns that severe droughts could cost the Paris region up to €2.5 billion by the end of the century. Currently, Paris has not faced extreme water shortages like other cities, but projections indicate worsening conditions. The Île-de-France region has already seen a 2°C temperature increase since 1990, raising the risk of drought. The report suggests that climate change may lead to drought conditions similar to those in Mediterranean areas, affecting agriculture and manufacturing. Authorities have relied on a network of reservoirs to manage water supply. However, the report indicates that this infrastructure may not be sufficient to handle future drought challenges.