Heavy rain caused flash flooding and road closures across the country on Wednesday. The heaviest rain fell in the Dublin region, with 47.4mm of rain falling in Dublin airport up to 3pm, 8.4mm of that falling between 7am and 8am. The Clontarf Road and Infirmary Road were closed for a time. Flooding was also reported on James Larkin Road, Rock Road and Beresford Place. Insurance claimsMeanwhile, the cost of insurance claims arising from Storm Ophelia is expected to be in the region of €50 million, according to Insurance Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times November 22, 2017 21:00 UTC