The ban on irrigation for green areas, which was imposed due to drought-induced water shortage in the country, caused the drying of football fields.
France in trouble with drought
As temperatures reach record levels due to climate change, water shortages occur in the country.
This problem affects not only people’s lives, but also some sports branches.
Football fields are under threat
On the other hand, the ban on irrigation for green areas in France caused football fields to dry up andIntin football clubs were in a difficult situation.
According to the news in the French press, the ban on the irrigation of football fields, which the Governorship of Villeperdue put into practice since the beginning of summer due to water shortage, put the city’s football clubs in trouble.
The fact that Villeperdue Football Club will compete in the second round of the French Cup on 28 August has increased the concerns of the municipality and club managers.
“Our field has completely dried up”
Villeperdue Mayor Frederic Dupey told Europe 1 radio that they are looking for ways to solve the problem.
“We already have a suitable football field, but the grass has completely dried up and turned yellow.” Dupey warned that if the soft grass layer that prevents football players from getting injured dries out, the hard soil layer underneath can cause major injuries.
“The only solution is to lift the irrigation ban”
Dupey stated that the synthetic turf proposal could not be implemented in this case, and that the only solution was the removal of the irrigation ban by the Governor’s Office, adding that there are fields with synthetic turf in neighboring cities, but the club would not be willing to play on these turfs.
Many matches may be canceled
While football fans and clubs are worried that football fields are unsuitable due to the irrigation ban, many football matches in the country are at risk of being cancelled.
According to the news of France 3, the situation is critical for La Vendee and Maine-et-Loire regions, while many matches cannot be held in Sarthe for this reason.
On the other hand, since the cost of synthetic turf is between 800 thousand and 1 million euros, clubs do not look forward to this option.
Golf is also in danger
Moreover “the sport of the rich” The tolerant behavior in watering the fields for golf, which is seen as a popular golf course, caused reactions in the country.
Many users on social media criticized the permitting of irrigation of golf courses, stating that the saplings dried up due to the irrigation ban in France.
Water-saving measures were taken
Many streambeds have dried up, as record temperatures due to climate change have led to water shortages in France.
According to the news of AA; A number of water-saving measures were taken, including the prohibition of irrigation of green spaces and gardens due to drought.
