The region around the Garonne River, which flows through southwestern France, is experiencing a severe drought. This is due to repeated heatwaves and a lack of significant rainfall at the start of autumn, both in the areas downstream of the river and in the Pyrenees mountain range. These conditions have prevented the river and its tributaries from recovering to a normal state, prompting authorities to take action to manage water use more strictly. In response to the worsening situation, the prefecture has introduced new restrictions on water usage. Six additional communes—small local administrative areas—are now under a "crisis" level vigilance, bringing the total number of communes in crisis in the Haute-Garonne department to 142. The Sor, a water management organization, has also raised its alert level to "enhanced alert," indicating a more serious situation. The situation is particularly dire in the Pyrénées and Montagne Noire regions, where conditions continue to deteriorate despite efforts to mobilize water reserves in the Pyrenees. Fabrice Rigoulet Roze, the prefect of the Occitanie region and Haute-Garonne department, has worked closely with the prefect of the Tarn, who oversees the watershed, to implement stricter water use restrictions in the area. These measures are aimed at ensuring that drinking water remains available for essential needs. All communes in the Haute-Garonne department are currently under restrictions on the use of drinking water, highlighting the severity of the drought. The upper Garonne remains at the "crisis" level, despite the mobilization of reserves, showing that the situation is not improving and that continued vigilance and conservation efforts are necessary.