Photograph: Nick BradshawFlooding continues to be possible in many areas of the country and the risk is not confined to those areas with yellow rain warnings in place, the National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) has warned. The NECG and the Humanitarian Subgroup met again on Friday to prepare for the risk of further flooding over the weekend. The public are urged to stay away from all flooded areas, with the council warning that floodwaters are contaminated and dangerous. Unfortunately, the places affected worst by Storm Chandra will also get the most rainfall over the coming days. A sinkhole was discovered on Mount Bolton Road in Portlaw, Co Waterford while the county was under a status yellow rain warning.

Source: The Irish Times January 30, 2026 22:54 UTC