France’s driest winter in over six decades turning its famous Lake Montbel dry

A view of the partially dry Lake Montbel at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountains in France. — Reuters

Set at the foot of the Pyrenees mountains, Lake Montbel is famous in south-west France for its turquoise waters, massive size and thriving aquatic life.

But as spring nears, the postcard landscape has largely turned into a muddy wasteland, with the boats of the local sailing club left stranded on its banks, as France’s driest winter in 64 years kept the lake from filling up.