Temperatures may reach 31 degrees today

Nationwide hosepipe ban ‘could potentially be extended’, says Uisce Éireann

Met Éireann said temperatures will range from 28 to 31 degrees in the east of the country.

The National Heat Plan will take effect in Limburg, North Brabant, Gelderland and Overijssel on Wednesday, the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has said.