30C expected as heat warning issued for most of country
Ireland has issued a Status Yellow high-temperature warning as temperatures are expected to reach 30C across much of the country. Authorities have also implemented a six-week hosepipe ban in several regions to conserve water supplies during the heatwave.
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Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting infrastructure and public safety, necessitating government intervention in resource management.
Temperatures could reach up to 30C in parts of Ireland, as a new Status Yellow high temperature warning has come into effect for most of the country.
The warning for Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Munster and all of Connacht came into effect at 12pm and will last until 6am on Friday.
Met Éireann said 30C is likely in counties under the high temperature warning.
The forecaster has warned of potential water safety issues due to increased use of lakes of beaches and waterways.
Uncomfortable sleeping conditions and heat stress are also a possibility.
Yesterday, the mercury hit 29.3C at Shannon Airport. It was cooler in Dublin, with temperatures reaching 21.3C at Dublin Airport.
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