Storm Babet: Cork towns 'impassable' with €6m funding sought for damage repairs 

A status orange rain warning has been extended for Waterford, while a separate orange rain warning has been issued for Wexford and Wicklow

Flood waters on Rutland Street, Cork City. Picture: Larry Cummins

The Government is to provide funding to help those impacted by severe flooding in Cork.

Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has said there is always funding made available to support households and businesses that experience this level of damage to their homes and businesses caused by flooding.