'Significant flooding' in parts of Cork City as jazz revellers brave the weather

Wandesford Quay and Sharman Crawford Street closed from 5pm on Saturday, and will reopen after the expected high tide flooding subsides

Areas surrounding the river are already underwater including Morrison's Island, South Terrace, Father Matthew Quay and Union Quay. Picture: Larry Cummins

Parts of Cork City centre have begun flooding as super spring tides have caused the River Lee to overflow onto the low-lying quays and onto the main streets with more than 100,000 people expected in Cork for the Jazz Festival.

Areas surrounding the river are already underwater including Morrison's Island, South Terrace, Father Matthew Quay and Union Quay.