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Ireland's Rivers Hit Record Low | Cork News
Ireland’s rivers, lakes, and groundwater are in crisis as record-low water levels hit across the country—thanks to a scorching, dry July. The EPA reports that over 60% of river flows fell below average, with nearly half of 132 monitored sites classified as “particularly low” or “below normal.” Rivers like the Blackwater, Awbeg, and Bandon hit alarming lows, while turloughs and aquifers also saw steep declines. With the hosepipe ban still active until August 26th, this drought underscores just how vulnerable our water systems are—and how quickly weather can turn scarcity into emergency. Listen…
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