Orange and Yellow rain warning in place for 13 counties as flood threat peaks this morning

"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."

"Water Safety Ireland and the Coast Guard have asked people to avoid waterways and exposed coastal areas. Flooding also hit the rail network with Dart services suspended between Lansdowne Road and Bray, while bus transfers are operating between Enniscorthy and Wexford where the line has been temporarily closed. Dublin, Waterford, Wicklow and Louth are now the focus of major flood fears, with particular con"

Heavy rain and flooding are expected to peak this morning, with road networks bearing the brunt of the deluge and damage to residential and commercial properties likely. Dublin, Louth, Waterford and Wexford are under Status Orange rain warnings, and people in those counties have been urged to work from home to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles. A total of 80mm of rain is forecast in 36 hours, with some parts of Leinster receiving over 210mm in 11 days. Gardaí and the RSA warned that driving could be potentially dangerous across Munster, Leinster and south Ulster. Motorists are urged to postpone non-essential journeys in Orange areas. Water Safety Ireland and the Coast Guard have asked the public to avoid waterways and exposed coastal areas. Flooding has disrupted rail services, including suspended Dart services and temporary line closures requiring bus transfers. Some schools may close and travel disruption is expected.

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