Weather forecast: Met Éireann warns of further heavy showers after parts of Dublin experience severe flooding
There was flash flooding in parts of Dublin on Tuesday after heavy thunderstorms. Photograph: Dublin Fire Brigade/TwitterSevere flooding has been reported in parts of Dublin after Met Éireann issued a status orangefor sudden downpours until 6pm on Tuesday. The Road Safety Authority has also warned road users to expect reduced visibility and a higher risk of vehicles aquaplaning, particularly on motorways and dual carriageways.
In south Dublin the Lep Inn was hit by flash floods as staff were preparing for its busy lunchtime carvery. Spokeswoman Sandra Broughal said staff were setting up about 11am when she noticed the drains on the road outside the premises were not coping very well with the downpour. Having been affected by a downpour a few years ago, it was decided not to open, but even with doors closed floods reached a small bar, part of the lounge and a basement cellar.
Parts of Dublin city also experienced severe flooding after a sudden downpour of rain just before 12pm. Large parts of Dublin 12 and Dublin 8 were affected by spot flooding and a number of drains could not deal with the sudden deluge as a result. Lunchtime shoppers were soaked as heavy rains hit the Dame Street and St Stephen’s Green areas.
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