Peak water levels yet to reach some areas along River Shannon

Communities living along the River Shannon are still at a high risk of flooding with water levels predicted to rise further in the coming days.

The National Co-ordination Group, which met again yesterday, warned that areas from Athlone, Co Westmeath, down to Limerick may face flooding as peak water levels will not be evident until the weekend.

Speaking in the Dáil yesterday, Taoiseach Enda Kenny warned there could be flooding before the end of the week. Some water treatment stations have been closed or impacted by floods while the ESB has been forced to release more water from its dams and weirs which may cause floods in the coming days.