Severe pressure on health and water services as the clean-up continues

Severe pressure on health and water services are being tackled by staff nationwide as the massive clean-up continues in the aftermath of Storm Emma.

People have been advised to stay away from health services unless it is an emergency and water will this week be restricted possibly in over 1m premises.

Hundreds of patients have yet to be discharged from hospitals and accidents, including trips and falls, have contributed to overcrowding at emergency units.