Over 300 calls to Flooding Incident Line as staff scramble to protect buildings in Co Down city Video footage showed water flowing through the streets. Officials worked through the night to get sandbags in place to protect areas including Sugar Island and around Newry Town Hall. One local resident said it is the highest he … Read more
Travellers have been told to stay off the roads between 9pm on Monday and 9am on Tuesday as heavy rain is expected to cause further chaos. It comes as the Newry Canal burst its banks causing flooding in the city. Video footage showed water flowing down the street. One eyewitness in Newry said it was … Read more
The top of the vehicle can be seen in floodwater on Tirmacrannon Road just outside Loughgall in Co Armagh. The Met Office has issued an amber warning for rain across three counties. A yellow warning was previously in place, but the national weather service has now upgraded that to amber – warning danger to life. … Read more
LATEST | Stock image Stock image (Photo: Getty Images) Pedestrian crossing lights with walk and stop symbols Drivers have been asked to avoid the Ormeau Embankment in south Belfast as the road is currently blocked following a crash. Emergency services are at the scene. Road users are also advised that the M2 southbound is down to … Read more