Drought Declared in Eight Irish Counties Amid Heatwave: How You Can Stay Cool and Save on Energy
Drought Declared in Eight Counties Amid Irish Heatwave — What It Means for Households
As temperatures soar across the country, Uisce Éireann has declared a drought in twelve counties, with more regions under pressure.1 After three unusually dry seasons, areas like Westmeath, Donegal, and Meath are now facing serious water shortages and the forecast suggests more hot, dry days ahead.1
Water conservation notices are already in place in parts of the country, with national appeals urging people to cut back on non-essential water use at home and in the garden.
How Households Can Respond
With both water and energy use rising during hot spells, now’s a good time to rethink our everyday habits. Simple changes like turning off taps, taking shorter showers, and using dishwashers and washing machines only when full can go a long way toward protecting water supplies and cutting down electricity use at the same time.
And with fans, air conditioning units, and appliances working overtime in the heat, energy bills can start to climb just when households are trying to save.
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1 The Irish Times, 9 July 2025, Drought status declared in parts of 12 counties as heatwave conditions expected this week
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