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385 calls for help in flooding | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
Northern Ireland Water has responded to more than 350 calls as heavy rain led to flooding across Northern Ireland. | |
Rostrevor and Warrenpoint are among the worst affected areas. A number of roads have been closed across County Down. | |
The Fire and Rescue Service is working to stop flooding at a house close to a swollen river in Warrenpoint amid fears that the river could burst its banks. | |
In Belfast, motorists are being urged to avoid the Broadway roundabout where the water is about 2ft deep. | |
The flooding follows heavy rainfall across Northern Ireland. | |
A spokesman for NI Water said its workers were responding to 385 calls for help. | |
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 Kilbroney Road between Rostrevor and Hilltown and the Greenpark Road in Rostrevor are also affected. |
Weather forecasts indicate that the rain is expected to ease later, although there will be some blustery showers. | |