LATEST: Uisce Éireann issue update ahead of Storm Darragh

As Storm Darragh approaches, Uisce Éireann is putting measures in place to minimize the impact on water supplies for customers in affected areas.

Due to the severity of the storm, it is likely that there will be some disruption to water and wastewater services in certain locations, particularly if electricity supply is affected.

In response, Uisce Éireann has activated its emergency response processes, including deploying generators at key sites where power outages are likely.

Should there be any impact on water supply, Uisce Éireann will have crews on the ground throughout the weekend to restore supply as quickly as possible.

In the event of a loss of supply, most properties should have adequate storage in their attic tanks for hygiene purposes for at least 24 hours.

There are some simple steps people can take to conserve their water, such as avoiding the use of water-intensive appliances during this time.

Margaret Attridge, Head of Water Operations with Uisce Éireann, said: "With the red weather warning coming into place for some counties this evening, Uisce Éireann has stood up its emergency management teams and we will be closely monitoring the impact of the storm on water supplies. While we have put contingency measures in place, such as back-up generators, it is likely there will be some disruption to supplies, particularly in locations where power is out. If this happens, our crews will be deployed once it is safe to do so to restore supply as quickly as possible."