Inland areas are going to hit 30 degrees once again today, which could lead to drought conditions nationwide.

 

Water restrictions are also in place to conserve water. 

 

Met Éireann has a yellow status weather warning in place until Friday.

 

Their weather station at Shannon Airport recorded temperatures of 30.8 degrees yesterday.

 

 

Irish Water have asked the nation to converse water both at home and in the workplace.

 

They have released a number of simple tips to help reduce your water consumption, such as having a shower instead of a bath and turning off the tap when you're brushing your teeth. 

 

Dublin Fire Brigade have released some guidelines to manage the soaring temperatures, which includes suncream, hydration and avoiding enclosed spaces. 

 

 

The fire department have dealt with a number of incidents related to the heatwave.

 

Yesterday, they dealt with a gorse fire in the Dublin mountains.  

 

A car was destroyed when winds had changed direction, but no injuries have been reported.

 

 

Yesterday, swimmers were warned of some local residents also trying to manage in the warmer weather.

 

Lion Maine jellyfish have been coming closer to Irish shores in search of cooler water.

 

Their stings are highly painful and have hospitalised three people in the last week. 

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