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Government Confirms Humanitarian Assistance is Available to Householders Affected by Flooding in Cork
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, has confirmed that the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by flooding in Counties Cork and Waterford following Storm Babet. The Humanitarian Assistance Scheme prevents hardship by providing income-tested financial support to people whose homes are damaged from…
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Statement from Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Frank OâFlynn
Statement from Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Frank OâFlynn The Met Eireann Orange Rainfall warning, which has just expired, has resulted in a monthsâ worth of rain falling in just 24 hours. This is on top of already saturated lands and high river levels. Â It is evidence, if any were needed, of our…
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Cork Now Under a Status Yellow â Rainfall Warning
Met Ăireann have issued a status yellow – rainfall warning for Cork, which is valid from 13:29 Wednesday 18/10/2023 to 18:00 Wednesday 18/10/2023 Forecasters are warning of spells of rain will be heavy at times. Strong and gusty east to southeast winds at times. Possible Impacts: Localised Flooding Reduced visibility Dangerous road conditions. Issued/Updated: 13:29…
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Cork City Council Morning Update on Significant Flooding Across Cork City
Significant flooding is occurring across the city which has impacted motorists, closed roads and led to traffic delays this morning. South Terrace, and adjoining streets, were seriously impacted by surface water this morning as was North Mall and the South City Link Road. Lavitts Quay, Popes Quay and Wandesford Quay in the city centre and…
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Update from Cork County Council on Status Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork
A Met Ăireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork remains in effect until 1.00pm on Wednesday.  Spells of heavy rain with blustery east to southeast winds at times may lead to localised flooding, poor visibility, difficult driving conditions and possible wave overtopping at high tide. Cork County Councilâs Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this afternoon to assess the current situation. Council crews remain on…
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Cork City Council Update on Storm Babet
The status orange rain warning that is in place for Cork has been extended until 1pm tomorrow Wednesday, October 18. Tidal flooding risk: Persistent rain will fall all day today and tomorrow morning with 60-70mm forecast over the 36 hours of the orange rain warning, Strong easterly and southeasterly winds â of up to 60km…
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Road Safety Weather Alert â Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Babet
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads Tuesday and Wednesday as Met Eireann has issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings with heavy rain forecast as Storm Babet is due to hit Ireland. There is an Orange Rainfall Warning for Cork, Kerry and Waterford which comes into…
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Cork City Council: Statement on Storm Babet
A status orange rain warning is in place for Cork City from 6am tomorrow, Tuesday, October 17 until 6am on Wednesday October 18 2023. Tidal flooding risk: Persistent rain will fall all day tomorrow with up to 30mm expected between 6am tomorrow and 6pm tomorrow evening. A further 20mm is predicted up to midday on…
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Cork County Council Statement on Status Orange Rainfall Warning
A Met Ăireann Status Orange Rain warning for Cork will come into effect tomorrow morning (Tuesday) at 6am and will remain in effect until 6.00pm Tuesday evening. Spells of heavy rain with blustery east to southeast winds at times may lead to localised flooding, poor visibility, difficult driving conditions and possible wave overtopping at high tide Cork County Councilâs Severe Weather Assessment Team convened this evening and has…
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Status Orange – Rainfall Warning Issued: Storm Babet
Storm Babet has officially been named by the UK Met Office this afternoon. Met Ăireann have issued a status orange – rainfall warning for Cork, which is valid from 06:00 Tuesday 17/10/2023 to 13:00 Wednesday 18/10/2023. Forecasters are warning of heavy rain and strong and gusty east to southeast winds at times. Impacts: Flooding Poor visibility Dangerous…