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FLOODING CONTINUES TO affect many areas in the midlands and west of the country, but indications are that “most catchments have stabilised or are falling” according to the National Emergency Coordination Group.
Yesterday, a Status Red warning was in effect for Clare and Galway with separate weather warnings for other areas as Storm Jorge arrived in Ireland bringing heavy rain and high winds.
Residents in affected areas were urged to stay indoors as gusts of up to 130 km/hr and rainfall of up to 30mm in some areas was forecast.
During the storm, a number of incidents were reported such as an overturned truck in Galway, damage to property in Clare, and two surfers rescued by the Coast Guard in Sligo.
In a statement this afternoon, the National Emergency Coordination Group said that Storm Jorge’s arrival came following the wettest February on record at many Met Éireann stations.
“Thankfully, due to the public heeding public safety messaging, there were no major reported incidents or injuries to members of the public or the emergency services,” it said. “There was also very little damage or destruction of property.”
However, it did acknowledge that flood waters were still affecting a number of areas.
It said: “Flooding continues to affect many areas with river catchments responding to the prolonged period of heavy rainfall with some houses and businesses impacted which continue to be threatened by flood waters, although current indications are that most catchments have stabilised or are falling.”
Minister of State Damien English said he wanted to thank all local authorities and other agencies who have supported communities throughout the “challenging conditions” since late January.
“I would also like to thank all the State Bodies who once again came together to deliver a clear consistent public safety message which ensured that Storm Jorge passed without significant incident,” English said.
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I need some sun and 15 degrees would do!!
@Big bad bull: yes and a boat
Excellent result. Red warning worked well with a very positive public response. No major incident or anyone hurt in Galway during the storm.
A slight breeze and it’s panic buying in shops lol
@Wiggy Wigsters Fitness: 130km/h is a slight breeze?
Why cant they build canals or aqueducts to 5ake away the water or even irrigation like the ancients did . I cannot understand why .I feel so sorry for the people in th the West they have been Battered ? Please somebody come up with a proactive solution to solve this on going crisis .❤❤❤
I dare not ask where they are, bearing in mind that they are about 20 minutes drive from my house here in Dublin
The met office idiots should all be sacked.
@Jimmy Brandon: For what? Predicting correctly that high wind and rain were due across Ireland, and especially on the Atlantic coast, over the last few days?
@Jimmy Brandon: why? What did they get wrong?
@Joe: predicting snow for the last 2 months on east coast. Have not seen any this year. A monkey in the zoo could predict wind and rain on the west coast as it is almost a daily event.
Incompetent bunch of idiots.sack them all.
@Jimmy Brandon: you ok hun?
@Jimmy Brandon: True.
I guess that the white stuff on the hills on 3 Rock Mountain and Kippure was painted on Evelyn Cusack and Michael Cleary, while the cold white bits falling from the sky were drips from their brushes and that Sally Gap was closed to motorists to help cover up the conspiracy.
@David Walsh: none of the areas you mention are on the east coast. So you are also an idiot.
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