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Clear up under way after flooding | Clear up under way after flooding |
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Heavy rain has led to flooding in parts of County Down. | Heavy rain has led to flooding in parts of County Down. |
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have been called out after flooding in Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. | The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have been called out after flooding in Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. |
It follows heavy rainfall across Northern Ireland. The Killowen Road, between Rostrevor and Kilkeel has been closed to traffic. | It follows heavy rainfall across Northern Ireland. The Killowen Road, between Rostrevor and Kilkeel has been closed to traffic. |
Charlotte Street, Warrenpoint, Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, Turmore Road, Newry and Ballyards Road, Armagh, are also closed. | Charlotte Street, Warrenpoint, Ballymaderfy Road, Kilkeel, Turmore Road, Newry and Ballyards Road, Armagh, are also closed. |
The Kilbroney Road between Rostrevor and Hilltown and the Greenpark Road in Rostrevor are also affected. | |
The Fire and Rescue Service are working to stop flooding at a house close to a swollen river in Warrenpoint. There are fears that the river could burst its banks. | |
Weather forecasts indicate that the rain is expected to ease later on on Saturday, although there will be some blustery showers. | Weather forecasts indicate that the rain is expected to ease later on on Saturday, although there will be some blustery showers. |