Irish Water says restrictions may be needed as country braces for heatwave

Ireland gets its second heatwave of the summer as temperatures are expected to hit the mid-20s over the coming week. Picture: Paul Mealey

Irish Water has warned that it is watching closely to see if water restrictions will be needed as Ireland prepares for another heatwave. 

Interventions are currently underway at 13 water supplies to ensure that they do not run dry, while 60 others across Ireland are on a watch list amid concern they will reach critical levels and may need to be restricted.