Met Eireann warns of "Absolute Drought"
Met Éireann says Ireland will be in a state of 'absolute drought' by this evening. Absolute drought is defined by 15 consecutive days where rainfall is less than 0.1mm at rainfall measuring stations. As a result, local authorities are warning that water restrictions could soon be put in place - with some councils already banning the use of hosepipes. Restrictions are already in place on a number of schemes around the county. Met Éireann says temperatures are expected to remain in the high-20s into next week. Forecaster Eoin Sherlock says temperatures will also remain high during the night: (Click above for audio)
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