Hosepipe Ban Looms as Heatwave Persists | Cork News

Cork News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A hosepipe ban is looming in Dublin and surrounding counties as a relentless heatwave grips the region, with officials warning water supplies are under severe strain. Uisce Éireann has urged residents to slash water use—skip garden watering, shorten showers—to avoid the ban, officially called a water conservation order. With scorching temps forecast to persist into next week, authorities are also sounding the alarm on dehydration and heat illness. This isn’t just about taps—it’s a stark reminder that even in familiar places, climate impacts are here to stay, and everyone must play their part…