An Inter Agency Group, comprising the Mid-West Local Authorities (Clare County Council, Limerick City Council, Limerick County Council and North Tipperary County Council) and Emergency Services, has warned of potential flooding along the lower River Shannon over the coming days.
The Group stated that considerable volumes of water are moving down the River Shannon following recent torrential rainfall. Property and land owners from south of Killaloe/Ballina to Limerick City, particularly in flood prone areas, are being advised to exercise increased caution as a result.
The Emergency Services are continuing to monitor the situation, in conjunction with the ESB at Ardnacrusha.
In the meantime, the Inter Agency Group has issued a safety warning advising parents to be particularly vigilant with children and members of the public to avoid contact with flood waters. People are also being asked to keep an eye on any elderly or infirm neighbours.
The flood risk is being monitored on an ongoing basis and further updates will be issued as information becomes available.
The Group stated that considerable volumes of water are moving down the River Shannon following recent torrential rainfall. Property and land owners from south of Killaloe/Ballina to Limerick City, particularly in flood prone areas, are being advised to exercise increased caution as a result.
The Emergency Services are continuing to monitor the situation, in conjunction with the ESB at Ardnacrusha.
In the meantime, the Inter Agency Group has issued a safety warning advising parents to be particularly vigilant with children and members of the public to avoid contact with flood waters. People are also being asked to keep an eye on any elderly or infirm neighbours.
The flood risk is being monitored on an ongoing basis and further updates will be issued as information becomes available.
