What is the current weather situation in Northern Ireland?

Northern Ireland is under multiple weather warnings for heavy rain and flooding, with a yellow rain warning active until Friday evening.

What is the Department for Infrastructure doing about the weather?

The Department for Infrastructure's roads and rivers teams are on standby, ready to respond to flooding and implement road closures or temporary restrictions if necessary.

Why is Northern Ireland so vulnerable to flooding?

The ground is saturated from record-breaking rainfall in January, making it very sensitive to further rainfall and increasing the risk of significant flooding.

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Northern Ireland braces for more heavy rain and flooding

6 Feb

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Summary

Department for Infrastructure teams are on standby for flooding and road closures.
Yellow rain warning active until Friday evening for five counties.
Saturated ground from January's record rain increases flood risk significantly.

Northern Ireland braces for more heavy rain and flooding

Authorities in Northern Ireland have placed their roads and rivers teams on standby in anticipation of severe weather. Multiple weather warnings are active, with a yellow rain warning issued for counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Londonderry, and Tyrone until midnight on Friday. This alert comes after weeks of persistent heavy rain, which has left the ground saturated. January saw record rainfall across the region, making it highly susceptible to further downpours.

Significant disruption is possible, especially in Counties Down and Antrim, with potential for flooding of homes and businesses. Hazardous travel conditions are expected due to strong southeasterly winds and large waves along the east coast. The Department for Infrastructure has indicated that road closures or temporary restrictions may become necessary to manage the situation.