Ireland continues to grapple with a near week-long cold snap, resulting in sub-zero temperatures and hazardous conditions. ESB Networks and Uisce Éireann are working to restore electricity and water supplies to areas most impacted, with thousands still affected. Authorities urge the public to take precautions due to icy roads and potential snow.
ESB Networks and Uisce Éireann work to restore electricity and water supplies to areas most impacted by cold snap
Authorities on Wednesday continued to appeal to the public to take precautions amid hazardous driving conditions across the country. A nationwide yellow weather warning for low temperatures and ice will be in place until at least Friday morning, with falls of sleet and snow possible in parts of the country that morning.despite snow and icy conditions in parts of the country.
He also said he believed the country’s emergency services and local authorities were well prepared for the cold weather. Meanwhile, Marie Casey, principal at Boherbue National School in north Cork, said on Wednesday that Met Éireann should not be afraid to issue red weather warnings even if they get it wrong as it would mean people would take more heed and prepare better. Ms Casey’s school has been closed since the beginning of the week due to snow and ice.
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