Flooding has been reported in parts of Northern Ireland as police urged people against travelling due to an amber rain warning. Storm Ciaran is forecast to bring strong winds and heavy rain to parts of England and Wales.
Flooding has been reported in parts of Northern Ireland as police urged people against travelling due to an amber rain warning .
It forecasts persistent heavy rain leading to flooding and transport disruption while a yellow warning covers the rest of Northern Ireland.Elsewhere, roads have been closed due to flooding, while in Dromantine, Co Down, approximately 100 sheep had to be rescued on Monday after becoming stranded in a flooded field.The Met Office has warned of between 25mm and 50mm of rain in places, and up to 100mm is also possible over higher ground.
“The persistent wet conditions on saturated ground and with higher river levels this will inevitably lead to more localised flooding. Traffic disruption is possible and the public are being asked to consider their journeys and take extra care if travel is necessary.The Police Service of Northern Ireland said: “Persistent heavy rain will lead to further flooding and we would ask the public to take steps to minimise risk.
Gusts of 80mph are possible along the south coast of England, with 20 to 25mm of rain expected across southern and western areas, but potentially up to 40 to 60mm over higher ground, the Met Office said. “There will be persistent rain up there and then the focus for heavy showers will be across parts of southern and south eastern England and south Wales as well as parts of Northern Ireland with some heavy and sudden showers.”
Kate Marks, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “We urge people to stay safe on the coast and to remember to take extreme care on coastal paths and promenades.
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