Drought to hit Europe's tourism sector

A pedal boat tied to a dock in a dried part of the Sau reservoir, about 100km north of Barcelona, Spain. Picture: Emilio Morenatti/AP Photo

Searing heat and empty swimming pools look set to play havoc with Irish holidaymakers’ plans this summer as severe droughts and resulting water shortages impact the tourism sector.

Last summer, much of southern Europe saw temperatures in excess of 40C.