Cork City remains on flood alert after River Lee breaks its banks

Parts of Cork City flooded last night as Met Éireann issued weather warnings for several parts of the country.

Cork City remains on flood alert after River Lee breaks its banks

Amid high tides and heavy rain, the River Lee broke its banks in Cork City. The affected areas included the South Mall, South Terrace, sections of Oliver Plunkett St, Pembroke St, Rutland St, Kyrls Quay, Morrison’s Island, Father Mathew St, Union Quay, and Sharman Crawford St.

A number of parked cars on Father Matthew St were left flooded, with gardaí placing a number of road and street diversions at various points across the city.

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