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Clear up under way after flooding 385 calls for help in flooding
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Heavy rain has led to flooding in parts of County Down. Northern Ireland Water has responded to more than 350 calls as heavy rain led to flooding across Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service have been called out after flooding in Warrenpoint and Rostrevor. Rostrevor and Warrenpoint are among the worst affected areas. A number of roads have been closed across County Down.
It follows heavy rainfall across Northern Ireland. The Killowen Road, between Rostrevor and Kilkeel has been closed to traffic. 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.
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, 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.