Which Irish counties are under orange rainfall warnings?

Louth, Waterford, Wicklow, and Dublin are currently under orange rainfall warnings.

When is the heavy rain expected in Ireland?

Heavy rain is expected on Thursday and Friday, with warnings in place extending through Friday evening for some areas.

What support is available for flood-affected areas in Ireland?

The government is offering financial support for homes and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding.

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Ireland Braces for More Flooding as Orange Alerts Issued

5 Feb

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Summary

Louth now faces orange rainfall warnings, joining other counties.
Heavy rain expected Thursday and Friday on saturated ground.
Government offers financial aid for flood-affected homes and businesses.

Ireland Braces for More Flooding as Orange Alerts Issued

Louth has been placed under an orange rainfall warning, expanding the number of counties facing severe weather alerts. This advisory, running from midday Thursday to 6pm Friday, is expected to bring very heavy rain to already saturated ground.

This latest deluge, combined with high river levels and tides, is likely to cause further localised and river flooding, leading to difficult travel conditions. The National Emergency Co-ordination Group anticipates another challenging period, with local authorities undertaking flood prevention measures like deploying sandbags and clearing drains.

Orange warnings are also in effect for Waterford (9am Thursday to 9am Friday) and Wicklow and Dublin (midday Thursday to noon Friday). Yellow warnings cover Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Tipperary, Cavan, Louth, Meath, and Monaghan. Further rain is anticipated next week.