Cork's flood early warning system was used to protect the city for the first time last month

The new system is not yet fully operational — but a new report says its data was invaluable during major flooding last month

Flooding at the Lee Fields, Cork, last month. Data from the city's new flood early warning system was used for the first time to help protect the city from damage. Picture: Denis Minihane

Data from Cork's new flood early warning system was used for the first time to help protect the city from flood damage last month, city councillors were told tonight.

The detail was contained in a report on the city council's management of February's fluvial, or river flood event, which was presented to councillors at a city council meeting.