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# water-shortage - Wednesday 8 August, 2018

'We need substantial winter rains': Hosepipe ban to remain until October in some areas

# Irish Water

'We need substantial winter rains': Hosepipe ban to remain until October in some areas

Aug 8th 2018, 3:59 PM 16,801 Views 147 Comments

This warning comes after it emerged yesterday that the water supply in Dublin could fail after 70 days.

# water-shortage - Sunday 10 June, 2018

'There are fights and even injuries': Indian water crisis causes daily desperation

# WATER SHORTAGE

'There are fights and even injuries': Indian water crisis causes daily desperation

Jun 10th 2018, 3:30 AM 9,701 Views 13 Comments

There are tense scenes on a daily basis as temperatures soar and India experiences water shortages.

# water-shortage - Tuesday 25 July, 2017

Defence Forces called in to assist with water shortage in Louth and east Meath

# Drogheda

Defence Forces called in to assist with water shortage in Louth and east Meath

Jul 25th 2017, 7:00 PM 28,690 Views 168 Comments

Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy has defended the response to the “biggest crisis Irish Water has faced” so far.

# water-shortage - Thursday 22 June, 2017

Water supplies running low in many areas due to dry weather

# Water Worries

Water supplies running low in many areas due to dry weather

Jun 22nd 2017, 3:18 PM 12,760 Views 67 Comments

There are shortages in parts of Donegal, Galway and Westmeath.

# water-shortage - Friday 30 December, 2016

Pockets of fighting erupt after a calm start to Syria's new ceasefire

# Shelling

Pockets of fighting erupt after a calm start to Syria's new ceasefire

Dec 30th 2016, 12:06 PM 5,283 Views 21 Comments

Rebels involving in fighting this morning are not covered by the ceasefire.

# water-shortage - Wednesday 18 February, 2015

Protesters take to the streets of Brazil over their dwindling water supply

# Sao Paulo

Protesters take to the streets of Brazil over their dwindling water supply

Feb 18th 2015, 9:14 PM 9,863 Views 36 Comments

Angry protesters say local and national governments have neglected problems for too long.

# water-shortage - Wednesday 13 November, 2013

# Cork

Burst water main hits Cork water supply

Nov 13th 2013, 3:35 PM 7,595 Views 12 Comments

The council says they are working on fixing the problem, but that water may be discoloured when it comes back.

# water-shortage - Tuesday 5 November, 2013

Dublin City Council: We're not sure what the problem is but it's almost fixed

# WATER SHORTAGE

Dublin City Council: We're not sure what the problem is but it's almost fixed

Nov 5th 2013, 8:16 AM 10,250 Views 54 Comments

Dublin City Engineer Michael Phillips said climate change could have been one of the reasons behind the problem at the water treatment plant.

# water-shortage - Saturday 2 November, 2013

# News Fix

Here’s What Happened Today: Saturday

Nov 2nd 2013, 8:05 PM 31,938 Views 7 Comments

Everyone’s talking about remains found in Meath, Roy Keane and the property tax deadline.

# WATER SHORTAGE

Kildare Council increases output level from River Barrow to tackle water shortage

Nov 2nd 2013, 12:47 PM 9,094 Views 37 Comments

The council has also increased output from the Wellfield supply.

Authorities 'should offer compensation to restaurants' over water restrictions

# Restaurant Association Of Ireland

Authorities 'should offer compensation to restaurants' over water restrictions

Nov 2nd 2013, 7:25 AM 4,918 Views 24 Comments

The Restaurants Association of Ireland said that the restrictions are causing a loss to the restaurant industry of €400,000 per day.

# water-shortage - Friday 1 November, 2013

Water coming back on in Dublin - but three nights of restrictions to go

# Water Restrictions

Water coming back on in Dublin - but three nights of restrictions to go

Nov 1st 2013, 8:47 AM 11,047 Views 67 Comments

The water shortage is not believed to have affected emergency services last night on what is usually one of the busiest nights of the year for call-outs.

# water-shortage - Thursday 31 October, 2013

Water restrictions causes outrage in the greater Dublin area

# WATER SHORTAGE

Water restrictions causes outrage in the greater Dublin area

Oct 31st 2013, 8:10 AM 19,509 Views 164 Comments

The water shortage was scheduled to end at 7am this morning, but will be back in place this evening.

# water-shortage - Wednesday 30 October, 2013

'Ireland is like a third world country when it comes to water supply'

# WATER SHORTAGE

'Ireland is like a third world country when it comes to water supply'

Oct 30th 2013, 8:39 AM 17,399 Views 133 Comments

The Irish Restaurant Association said businesses will be seriously affected by water restrictions saying they are paying the highest water rates in Europe and the water service should reflect that.