Torrential rain in Dublin city has caused serious flooding across the county.

Among the areas most affected were Rathmines, Ballsbridge, Ringsend, Dolphins Barn, Harolds Cross and Walkinstown.

Man attempts to unblock a drain during flooding in Dublin (20020
Man attempts to unblock a drain during flooding in Dublin (20020

The floods resulted in a number of road closures across the city for a time but the flooding is beginning to subside.

An RTÉ News report broadcast on 13 October 2002. This report contains natural sound.