Midleton flooding 'nothing' compared to suffering in vulnerable countries, expert says

Impacts of climate change 'hitting home' in Ireland after recent floods

Flooding on Main Street Midleton during Storm Babet. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Flooding which devastated much of Midleton is a snapshot of what vulnerable countries around the world suffer regularly due to climate change, a leading international aid expert has said.

Chief executive of ActionAid Bangladesh Farah Kabir was speaking as the Irish arm of the non-governmental organisation celebrates its 40th anniversary in the country.