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City floods after torrential rain Rain causes widespread flooding
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Torrential rain has caused widespread flooding throughout Belfast. The Fire and Rescue Service responded to more than 200 emergency calls in 30 minutes after torrential rain caused widespread flooding throughout NI.
Connswater Shopping Centre in the east of the city was closed after heavy rain caused it to flood. The emergency services are now at the scene. East Belfast has been particularly affected by the downpour. Connswater Shopping Centre had to close water started pouring through ceiling vents.
Strandtown Primary School and police station have also been flooded.
The Fire and Rescue Service has advised anyone with water in their premises to turn off the electricity at the mains.
Meanwhile, rainwater has leaked into the third and fourth floors of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.Meanwhile, rainwater has leaked into the third and fourth floors of Parliament Buildings at Stormont.
Deputy Speaker John Dallat warned MLAs the flooding may have damaged the building's fire alarm system causing it to be activated by accident.Deputy Speaker John Dallat warned MLAs the flooding may have damaged the building's fire alarm system causing it to be activated by accident.
Strandtown Primary School and police station have also flooded. Floating cars
It has been reported that cars are floating down Ladas Drive and Channing Street, off the Castlereagh Road. It has also been reported that cars are floating down Ladas Drive and Channing Street, off the Castlereagh Road.
The Ormeau Road, Annadale Embankment, the Newtownards Road, the Ravenhill Road and the Somerton Road have also been affected by flooding. The Ormeau Road, Annadale Embankment, the Newtownards Road, the Ravenhill Road and the Somerton Road have also been affected.
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.Please send pictures of any flooding in your area to nipics@bbc.co.uk.