Very dry weather in the month of April resulted in “absolute” and “partial” drought conditions in various areas around the country, Met Éireann has said.
In its monthly climate statement, the national forecaster said that rainfall was below average in every part of the country while temperature and sunshine levels were above average countrywide.
Irish Water has already begun to issue warnings on the subject of water usage, as domestic use of water has soared in lockdown.
We’re all still advised to wash our hands regularly - just don’t leave the tap running too long.
The month of May has provided a bit more precipitation - thankfully say the farmers, but still maybe not enough to satisfy it seems.
On the other side of the pond, the US has apparently entered into a phase they call mega-drought, dating back to the year 2000. Thankfully we don’t have that climate condition here.
