Residents of Normandy, France are facing a critical drought, evoking painful memories of the severe crisis experienced in 1976. The 1976 drought was so impactful it led to the implementation of an “exceptional solidarity tax” to address the hardship. Now, fifty years later, the department is once again grappling with extreme water scarcity. The current situation is stirring up anxieties and recollections of the past struggles. The repeated droughts highlight the region’s vulnerability to water stress. This renewed crisis is prompting concern and a sense of déjà vu among the local population, many of whom still remember the hardships of 1976. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation and considering potential measures to mitigate the impact.