The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) and its associated subgroups met again as preparations continued for the possibility of further flooding, reports Breaking News.
It said the threat of flooding remains “very high” across the east and southeast over the coming days, with the worst impacts expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, reports Breaking News.
This follows the issuing of a Status Yellow rain warning for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork and Waterford for the bank holiday period.
The warning came into force at 1pm on Monday and is due to remain in place until 9am on Tuesday, reports Breaking News.
Met Éireann said that additional heavy rainfall on already saturated ground, combined with elevated river levels and high tides, will cause localised flooding, river flooding and difficult travel conditions, reports Breaking News.
A separate Status Yellow rain warning is also in effect from 9pm on Monday until 1pm on Tuesday for Dublin, Louth and Wicklow.
In Northern Ireland, a yellow ice warning is in place for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone and Derry, from 7pm on Sunday to 9am on Monday, reports Breaking News.
NECG said that although forecasts indicate conditions may ease, the effects of rainfall could persist throughout the weekend, with flooding continuing to pose a risk due to saturated ground and high river levels.
Advice to the public
The NECG said members of the public should remain alert for flooding as conditions can change rapidly, and even light rainfall could have significant effects in areas where rivers are already high or the ground is saturated, reports Breaking News.
People are being advised to check their local authority websites and social media channels for updates on road closures, flooding information and community alerts.
Local authorities are assessing roads affected by flooding and, in some cases, routes may need to remain closed due to damage, reports Breaking News.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for journeys and expect disruption. Drivers should reduce speed, be aware of surface water, debris and reduced visibility, and should not bypass ‘Road Closed’ signs or attempt to drive through floodwater, instead turning back and using alternative routes.
Flooding may also disrupt transport services, and the public is advised to check with operators before travelling, reports Breaking News.
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