Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Northern Ireland: Train lines and roads shut during Storm Bert

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In the Republic of Ireland, more than 30,000 homes are without power, after Storm Bert descended overnight.

Met Éireann (the Irish , externalMeteorological Service) has issued red warnings, external for heavy rain in west Cork and west Galway.

It has warned this could cause severe flooding and damage to property in the affected areas, as well as difficult driving conditions.

Met Éireann’s red warnings – its highest level of alert – are in force until 10:00 local time on Saturday.

It has also issued a status orange warning for rain in counties Waterford, Kerry, Clare, Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim over the same time period.

In County Donegal a status yellow warning is in force for snow/ice, rain and strong wind until noon.

That county has been the worst hit for power cuts, with about 12,000 people without electricity, particularly in the Gweedore and Buncrana areas.

Other counties affected include Kerry, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon and Galway.

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