Broken mains and running taps lead to water crisis

WATER shortages are the next big problem facing householders and businesses as a result of the ongoing freeze.

Broken water mains combined with householders continually running taps to stop pipes freezing mean reservoirs are running low in several parts of the country.

Parts of Dublin were due to be cut off last night in an effort to conserve stocks and the remainder of the city and surrounding areas will experience cut-offs on a phased basis over the coming nights.