00:00 The water convoy has arrived in Paris.
00:03 On Saturday, some 1,000 people marched across the city to denounce the French government`s
00:08 plans to build mega water reservoirs to help farmers cope with the summer drought.
00:14 Basin supporters say they are crucial for farm survival, while critics accuse them of
00:18 hoarding water in times of climate crisis.
00:24 Activists and environmental associations have called out the plans, saying the government
00:27 should be encouraging resource conserving agricultural practices instead.
00:32 [WHOOSH]
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