"The threat of flooding is set to peak this morning, with road networks expected to bear the brunt of the deluge. However, damage to residential and commercial properties is also likely, emergency services have warned. With Dublin, Louth, Waterford and Wexford under Status Orange rain warnings, people in those counties have been urged to work from home in order to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles."
"A total of 80mm of rain is expected to fall in a 36-hour period, meaning some parts of Leinster will have received more than 210mm of rainfall in the space of just 11 days. Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) warned that driving conditions would be potentially dangerous in some areas of Munster, Leinster and south Ulster today because of widespread flooding. Motorists have been urged to postpone all non-essential journeys in Orange areas."
"LATEST: More homes and businesses at risk as flood threat to peak this morning Series of Status Orange and Yellow warnings in place Coast Guard has asked public to stay away from waterways and exposed coastal areas Some schools may close today as flooding may affect transport The threat of flooding is set to peak this morning, with road networks expected to bear the brunt of the deluge."
Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings are in place across multiple counties, with Dublin, Louth, Waterford and Wexford under Status Orange. Up to 80mm of rain is expected over 36 hours, and some parts of Leinster have received more than 210mm over 11 days. Flooding is expected to peak this morning, threatening roads, homes and businesses. Gardaí and the Road Safety Authority warn of potentially dangerous driving conditions and advise postponing non-essential journeys in Orange areas. The Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland advise avoiding waterways and exposed coastal areas. Rail services are disrupted, with DART suspended between Lansdowne Road and Bray and bus transfers operating between Enniscorthy and Wexford. Some schools are closed due to transport impacts.
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