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24/10/2011
Torrential Rain Hits Eastern NI
Heavy rain has caused flooding in various parts of Northern Ireland overnight with the areas worst hit being in parts of north and west Belfast, Ballyclare and also in Cushendall and Carnlough on the Antrim Coast Road.
Other parts of the eastern side of NI were also hit, with reports of localised flooding in Banbridge, Lurgan and Moira. The rain-swollen River Lagan south of Belfast is pictured here.
According to the MET Office, Counties Down and Antrim were expected to be worst affected by the rain with some torrential downpours and localised flooding as a result with the PSNI and the Roads Service advising motorists to drive with caution.
However, the A26 Moira Road to Glenavy has now re-opened, but this morning, there were still problems on the Hillhall Road that was closed from Church Lane to Oars Lane.
Fallen trees at both Rathgael Road, Bangor was blocking drivers in both directions at Birch Drive and in Gilford, the Moyallen Road is also blocked by a tree.
The 'Yellow' warning came from the Met Office in a statement that said: "After heavy rain across Northern Ireland yesterday, periods of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds could disrupt travel.
"Heavy rain will develop over Northern Ireland this afternoon. The rain will last into this evening, clearing from the south.
"After yesterday's rain, the public should be prepared for disruption due to flooding," adding, "the public are advised to take extra care."
Yesterday the Gardaí was also asking motorists in the Irish Republic to exercise extreme caution on the roads "as a result of heavy rainfall throughout the country".
A statement said that a number of roads were waterlogged and conditions considered dangerous.
"Drivers are asked to give extra time for their journeys, ensure their lights are on and be aware of driving conditions," the statement added, on Sunday.
(BMcC/GK)
Other parts of the eastern side of NI were also hit, with reports of localised flooding in Banbridge, Lurgan and Moira. The rain-swollen River Lagan south of Belfast is pictured here.
According to the MET Office, Counties Down and Antrim were expected to be worst affected by the rain with some torrential downpours and localised flooding as a result with the PSNI and the Roads Service advising motorists to drive with caution.
However, the A26 Moira Road to Glenavy has now re-opened, but this morning, there were still problems on the Hillhall Road that was closed from Church Lane to Oars Lane.
Fallen trees at both Rathgael Road, Bangor was blocking drivers in both directions at Birch Drive and in Gilford, the Moyallen Road is also blocked by a tree.
The 'Yellow' warning came from the Met Office in a statement that said: "After heavy rain across Northern Ireland yesterday, periods of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds could disrupt travel.
"Heavy rain will develop over Northern Ireland this afternoon. The rain will last into this evening, clearing from the south.
"After yesterday's rain, the public should be prepared for disruption due to flooding," adding, "the public are advised to take extra care."
Yesterday the Gardaí was also asking motorists in the Irish Republic to exercise extreme caution on the roads "as a result of heavy rainfall throughout the country".
A statement said that a number of roads were waterlogged and conditions considered dangerous.
"Drivers are asked to give extra time for their journeys, ensure their lights are on and be aware of driving conditions," the statement added, on Sunday.
(BMcC/GK)
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