Businesses fear impact of rising river levels

Authorities and businesses in Cork are bracing themselves for flooding tomorrow with river water rising, a high tide and more rain expected.

Limerick city is also under threat of flooding as are communities along the Shannon are also at risk. Hundreds of people in Athlone, Co Westmeath, face evacuation from their homes in the coming days with around 90 homes at risk.

Clare County Council last night issued a severe flood warning for the entire county ahead of predicted rains over the weekend. A boil-water notice remains in place in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, while the Defence Forces are assisting in six areas from Sligo right down to Limerick.