Flood warning systems should be further developed, report warns

Storm Babet saw significant flooding in Cork in late October, and weather stations in the area recorded a month's rainfall over a period of 24 hours

The Cloghroe-Banteer road in Cork was severely flooded during Storm Babet. Picture: Denis Minihane.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) and Met Éireann should further develop their flood forecasting and warning systems, a report on recent storms Babet, Ciarán, and Debi has recommended.

The report, prepared by the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, was brought to Cabinet by Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien on Tuesday.