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Centre evacuated after flooding | Centre evacuated after flooding |
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Heavy rain has seen the evacuation of an east Belfast shopping centre. | Heavy rain has seen the evacuation of an east Belfast shopping centre. |
Connswater Shopping Centre has been flooded, with reports that water poured through ceiling vents. Members of the public have been moved from the centre. | Connswater Shopping Centre has been flooded, with reports that water poured through ceiling vents. Members of the public have been moved from the centre. |
There are also reports of flooding on the Ormeau Road and the Annadale Embankment. | There are also reports of flooding on the Ormeau Road and the Annadale Embankment. |
Earlier, Met Office forecasters predicted a period of exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall later this week. | Earlier, Met Office forecasters predicted a period of exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall later this week. |
Many places will see further rain but the worst affected areas are likely to be Northern Ireland and northern parts of England, where rainfall totals over a few days may be close to the monthly average for June. | Many places will see further rain but the worst affected areas are likely to be Northern Ireland and northern parts of England, where rainfall totals over a few days may be close to the monthly average for June. |
In 2005, Ormeau residents had to be moved from their homes following heavy rain, which overwhelmed drains and mixed with sewage. | In 2005, Ormeau residents had to be moved from their homes following heavy rain, which overwhelmed drains and mixed with sewage. |
Please send pictures of any flooding in your area to nipics@bbc.co.uk. |