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The town of Bantry is said to be “impassable” following this morning’s flooding.
The rain during the night, together with the strong winds and the high tide has caused a significant accumulation of water on the main road of the city, and several businesses have been damaged.
Authorities have asked the public to avoid the city center until at least 11 a.m., when flooding is expected to subside.
The city of Bantry is currently impassable due to flooding caused by tides. Don’t try to travel around town for the next hour while the high tide goes out. pic.twitter.com/6ZH4IOpZm5
– Cork City Council (@Corkcoco) October 20, 2020
There are also reports of flooding in several other cities in County Cork.
Main Street, Carrigaline is also impassable, as is the R612 Carrigaline to Crosshaven Road.
Pier Road in Kinsale is currently heavily flooded:
#CorkTraffic Floods on Pier Road in Kinsale outside the Actons Hotel. pic.twitter.com/lkC3hI35RE
– Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) October 20, 2020
The public has been asked to avoid the Youghal docks area, where emergency services are currently on site.
Youghal Fire Brigade and @Corkcoco Highway personnel and @GardaTraffic currently dealing with the floods in Youghal. Avoid the waterfront area of the city. pic.twitter.com/Nq4iyxz34j
– Cork County Fire Service (@corkcountyfire) October 20, 2020
Officials are also dealing with increased flooding in Timoleague and have asked people not to travel through affected areas.
#Cork Timoleague this morning. It is best to avoid the area if possible. pic.twitter.com/GBKISgAPVB
– Cork Safety Alerts (@CorkSafetyAlert) October 20, 2020
The carriageway of the N71 road through Rosscarbery is currently very flooded and traffic moves very slowly through the area.
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