‘Shocking scenes' as Irish village ‘cut off' & homes evacuated in ‘unprecedented' freak 2-hour flash floods chaos
A major clean-up is underway after in Dromcollogher, on the Cork-Limerick border, following a flooding crisis, with health and safety hazards being reviewed.
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Many areas in the country suffered flooding due to the weather madness
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Dromcollogher was highly impacted by the flash floods
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The roads were impassable
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Met Eireann warned yesterday that a Status Orange, an alert classified as "dangerous, infrequent or disruptive" by the weather bosses, for heavy rain could cause
The dangerous weather conditions impact river and coastal flooding, causing "dangerous
And Dromcollogher was one of the many worst hit by the flooding during the
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The main streets were completely flooded by the intense rain, with many turbulent swirls and small debris being swept along the water down the streets.
The small village was completely cut off via three main arteries – the pike, the R522, the R515, leaving the area unreachable.
And flood water rushed into several homes in the area and has caused damage, forcing residents from their homes.
A coordinated pumping operation was established to lower water levels near the Dromcollogher Respite Centre, where an evacuation was required.
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It is reported that Limerick Civil Defence was on site to assist with the evacuation of residents.
Humanitarian aid was issued to residents of some areas as the crisis continues to batter the village.
Local councillor Michael Collins confirmed that the council housing directorate is arranging emergency accommodation for the families affected.
Irish village hit with flood hell after 'heavy rain' and thunderstorms
And Councillor Jerome Scanlan told Live95: "One would have to see it to believe it. It's just something I'd never witnessed before,"
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In the wake of the flash floods, members of the
Emergency services from Limerick Fire and Rescue Service, based at Newcastle West, Abbeyfeale and Rathkeale, were deployed to the village after the main access to the village was cut off.
Councillor Michael Collins stated that sandbags were distributed to protect local properties at risk, and local farmers provided additional support by supplying water pumps.
Sharing videos of the freak flooding he said: "Some shocking scenes of flash flooding in Dromcollogher this evening. I have been in contact with Council management.
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"Fire crews and roads staff are onsite. I had driven through Dromcollogher earlier and all was quiet and peaceful.
"Hope everyone is safe at this point."
'PROCEED WITH CAUTION'
The council stated the water levels have "subsequently receded naturally", and the fire crews stood down around 2am while other council staff remained in the area to continue assessing the situation.
A spokesperson for the council said: "As of this morning, all roads in the area are open. However, motorists are advised to proceed with caution.
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"A clean-up operation is currently underway."
Bus services through the village are cancelled until further notice, with services being diverted.
The Irish Sun has reached out to Councillor Michael Collins and Francis Foley for a comment on the flooding situation.
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And many spot floods were reported in the capital, prompting emergency crews to be deployed and monitor the affected areas.
Flood gates were blocked from Ballsbridge to Landsdowne Road Bridge, where the high tide at 9.03am passed without any problems.
The Camac was the only river to record Orange level volumes.
Since 4am, gully teams and emergency crews have been deployed to monitor Leix Road in Cabra, where an emergency pump was installed.
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Although there was a lot of spot flooding, the council stated that no buildings were in grave danger.
Hilcrest walk in Lucan has also fallen victim to severe flooding.
'SERIOUS FLOODING INCIDENT'
Councillor Caroline Brady warned on social media: "There's been another serious flooding incident on Hillcrest Walk this morning following heavy overnight rain.
"I reported flooding here last week — Oxygen Environmental attended and cleared the drains — but clearly, there are underlying issues that go beyond surface drainage."
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Flooding was also reported to have been affecting other parts of West
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Residents were left stranded as the streets were filled to the brim with flood waters
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Dublin also suffered some spot flooding
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