Extreme heatwave 'almost certainly' linked to climate change, expert warns

Ireland experienced two tropical nights in a row — temperatures falling no lower than 20C — which has only happened six times previously in 80 years of Irish records. Picture: Larry Cummins

Leading climate scientists are warning that this week's heatwave is a sign of things to come, with drought conditions now being experienced at water treatment plants across the country. 

Ireland has experienced two tropical nights in a row — temperatures falling no lower than 20C — which has only happened six times previously in 80 years of Irish records.