Residents urged to be on 'high alert' after warnings of further flooding

CORK residents have been told to be on “high alert” as there is a risk of further flooding.

Cork County Council has warned the residents of Middleton that there is a high risk of further flooding today.

“Flood levels of the Owenacurra River adjoining Woodlands Estate, Midleton, are being closely monitored as the potential for repeat flooding of some properties is HIGH,” said Cork County Council.

They added: “Gardai, Council crews and Fire Crews deployed to the scene. Residents advised to be on high alert.”

This comes after residents and business owners struggled to clean up the damages caused by Storm Babet.

Met Éireann issued a status yellow rain warning for Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford this morning.

According to Met Éireann, heavy bursts of rain and high river levels are likely to lead to further localised flooding, as well as dangerous travelling conditions.