Cork city centre badly hit by early morning floods

There are reports of traffic jams in and around Cork city centre this morning, as city officials tackle significant spot flooding in several areas. 

Flooding on Cork's Oliver Plunkett Street. picture: Dan Linehan

Large parts of Cork City centre are under several inches of water this morning, with South Mall described as "a lake".

Water is cascading down Oliver Plunkett Street and adjacent streets, with desperate businesses working tirelessly to keep the waters from their doors.