More heavy rain forecast as dozens rescued from flash floods in Donegal, Derry, and Tyrone

Handout photo courtesy of Gary Middleton MLA of properties damaged by flooding in the Eglinton area following heavy rain on Saturday evening. Firefighters tackled almost 50 emergency calls relating to flooding after the north-west was battered with heavy rain. Picture: PA

Firefighters have rescued dozens of people from homes and vehicles in the northwest following flash flooding in Derry, Donegal and Tyrone.

In Northern Ireland, Stormont has been urged to activate an emergency payment scheme in the wake of the floods.