Storm Babet: Flood barriers raised in Mallow, Fermoy; Cork City Council warns of localised flooding

Cork City Council has warned of localised flooding along low-lying areas of the city on Tuesday, particularly during high tide

Flood barriers in place on the quayside in Fermoy, beside the River Blackwater. File Picture: Denis Minihane.

Cork County Council has erected flood barriers in Mallow and Fermoy in advance of an orange weather warning issued for Cork, Kerry and Waterford for Tuesday. 

Heavy rain and “blustery” winds are expected in the coming days as Storm Babet is due to hit Ireland.