Cork councils warn waters from heavy rain may take days to wash away

Both councils say they will continue to monitor and assess the impact of the significant rainfall.

A car making its way through the floodwater next to the flooded town park in Mallow, Co Cork after the River Blackwater broke its banks. . Picture: Dan Linehan

Cork City and County councils have warned that even though the weather warnings have now expired, the high levels of rainfall means water will take a few days to wash through river systems.

A number of roads remain closed across Cork City today including the Cloghroe Road, Lee Road, Inniscarra Road and Carrigrohane Road.