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Uisce Éireann: Drought status in areas across 12 counties
IRELAND, JUL 9 – Uisce Éireann urges water conservation as 31 catchment areas face drought due to dry seasons and warmer temperatures reaching up to 28°C, officials said.
- Uisce Éireann declared drought status in 31 catchment areas across 12 counties and launched a national water conservation appeal this week.
- Following a drier-than-normal autumn, winter and spring, Ireland's water supplies faced reduced availability due to high rainfall loss from aging infrastructure.
- Uisce Éireann reports that running a hose for an hour uses as much water as a family needs daily, prompting Head Margaret Attridge to emphasize small actions' impact.
- Uisce Éireann’s network team increases leak repairs and management efforts to prevent restrictions amid ongoing drought conditions.
- Uisce Éireann plans to continue monitoring water supplies through summer while emphasizing the need for infrastructure upgrades to address ongoing dry conditions.
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