Many rivers remain close to or above bank-full conditions, with additional rainfall in the coming days widening the possibility of localised flooding
Kildare County Council have provided an updated statement in relation to the ongoing flooding risk and the latest status yellow rain warning put in place for Kildare.
Many rivers remain close to or above bank-full conditions, with additional rainfall in the coming days widening the possibility of localised flooding.
Parts of Newbridge and Clane remain at an increased risk of flooding, given their proximity to the River Liffey.
High water levels seen at St. Conleth's Bridge yesterday. Image via Cllr Peggy O'Dwyer on Facebook
In a statement sent to Kfm, the council said: "Additional sandbags will be deployed to any at risk areas, as required. However, no properties have been affected or deemed to be at immediate risk.
"Kildare County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is continuing to meet daily, as it has done throughout this ongoing weather event, as well as working closely with other agencies through the National Emergency Coordination Group and relevant sub-groups.
"Any individuals with concerns about flooding are advised to contact Kildare County Council. Stocks of sandbags are available for installation in any affected areas, should they be required".
Any individuals with concerns about flooding are advised to contact Kildare County Council.
Stocks of sandbags are available for installation in any affected areas.
Contacts:
Phone: 045 980200
Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm
Contact Portal: Kildare County Council Contact Us Form · Portal Home
Kildare County Council’s out of hours emergency contacts are as follows:
- Kildare County Council - Out of hours - 1800 500 444
Homeless Out of hours services operated by Peter McVerry Trust on behalf of Kildare County Council – 1800 804 307 (Saturday & Sunday 12pm -5pm).
Tomorrow morning's Kildare Today will be speaking to local councillors and Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly on the matter.
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