Businesses and homeowners assess damage after torrential rain causes flooding in Tralee

Tralee is returning to normal after a huge volume of rain caused havoc for homes and businesses yesterday. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD

Tralee was returning to normal on Sunday after a Saturday afternoon cloudburst which saw huge volumes of water overwhelm drains and gutters and shoppers run for shelter.

The Kerry town was hit by a deluge of rain on Saturday afternoon, stunning local businesses and homeowners as floodwaters rapidly caused the town to shut down.