Drains must be cleared before high tides, says senator

THE drainage system in the capital must be cleared immediately to avoid floods as the highest tides in two decades approach, a senator warned yesterday.

Cyprian Brady called on Dublin City Council to ensure all precautionary measures are undertaken to avoid floods during the expected high tides on September 10.

“While there has been major investment in our flood defences in recent years, many drains are blocked and this will heighten the flood risk when some of the highest tides in two decades are expected in the city in less than two weeks,” Mr Brady said.