Hundreds of homes flooded, some areas evacuated More than 260 homes around the country have been flooded so far. Another 230 are under threat while 130 houses have been marooned according to the National Coordination Group. News • 03 Jan 16
Hundreds of homes flooded, some areas evacuated More than 260 homes around the country have been flooded so far. Another 230 are under threat while 130 houses have been marooned according to the National Coordination Group. News • 03 Jan 16
Long-term forecasting system to be introduced The Taoiseach has said a national long-term forecasting system will be introduced to help prepare for future flooding. News • 31 Dec 15
Long-term forecasting system to be introduced The Taoiseach has said a national long-term forecasting system will be introduced to help prepare for future flooding. News • 31 Dec 15
Sixteen feared dead amid heavy flooding in France Flash floods on the French Riviera have killed 16 people, with five others reported missing, prompting the government to declare a natural disaster in the southeastern tourist region. News • 04 Oct 15
Sixteen feared dead amid heavy flooding in France Flash floods on the French Riviera have killed 16 people, with five others reported missing, prompting the government to declare a natural disaster in the southeastern tourist region. News • 04 Oct 15
Warning of increase in life-threatening heatwaves The incidence of life-threatening heatwaves could increase more than ten-fold by the end of the century as a result of global warming. News • 27 Nov 14
Warning of increase in life-threatening heatwaves The incidence of life-threatening heatwaves could increase more than ten-fold by the end of the century as a result of global warming. News • 27 Nov 14
Further weather warnings after severe floods A Met Éireann weather warning remains in place this evening with thundery downpours forecast for some places. News • 14 Nov 14
Further weather warnings after severe floods A Met Éireann weather warning remains in place this evening with thundery downpours forecast for some places. News • 14 Nov 14
More than 35 killed in monsoon rain in Pakistan More than 35 people have been killed in heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, with authorities warning more intense rainfall and flash floods could be imminent. News • 04 Sep 14
More than 35 killed in monsoon rain in Pakistan More than 35 people have been killed in heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan, with authorities warning more intense rainfall and flash floods could be imminent. News • 04 Sep 14
Large sinkhole causes flooding in Los Angeles A water main burst in Los Angeles today causing a large sinkhole to form, spouting water almost 10m off the ground and causing severe damage to parts of a university campus. News • 30 Jul 14
Large sinkhole causes flooding in Los Angeles A water main burst in Los Angeles today causing a large sinkhole to form, spouting water almost 10m off the ground and causing severe damage to parts of a university campus. News • 30 Jul 14
Powerful storm kills five in Germany At least five people were killed when a powerful storm hit Germany’s western state of North-Rhine Westphalia. News • 11 Jun 14
Powerful storm kills five in Germany At least five people were killed when a powerful storm hit Germany’s western state of North-Rhine Westphalia. News • 11 Jun 14
Dozens die in flash floods in Afghanistan Flash floods have killed more than 58 people in northern Afghanistan. News • 07 Jun 14
Dozens die in flash floods in Afghanistan Flash floods have killed more than 58 people in northern Afghanistan. News • 07 Jun 14
Hayes: Funding needed for flood risk management Brian Hayes has said that it is absolutely essential that more funding is found to put necessary flood risk management schemes in place. News • 10 Apr 14
Hayes: Funding needed for flood risk management Brian Hayes has said that it is absolutely essential that more funding is found to put necessary flood risk management schemes in place. News • 10 Apr 14
Letterkenny hospital services set to reopen The chief executive of the West/North West hospitals group has said almost all of the services at Letterkenny General Hospital will reopen this month. News • 03 Mar 14
Letterkenny hospital services set to reopen The chief executive of the West/North West hospitals group has said almost all of the services at Letterkenny General Hospital will reopen this month. News • 03 Mar 14
Commuters facing further delays due to flooding Hundreds of commuters are facing delays and bus transfers due to flooding on railway lines in the midlands and mid-west. News • 24 Feb 14
Commuters facing further delays due to flooding Hundreds of commuters are facing delays and bus transfers due to flooding on railway lines in the midlands and mid-west. News • 24 Feb 14
British PM pledges funds to firms hit by floods British Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled a £10 million package of support for businesses hit by the floods. News • 17 Feb 14
British PM pledges funds to firms hit by floods British Prime Minister David Cameron has unveiled a £10 million package of support for businesses hit by the floods. News • 17 Feb 14
UK braced for further storms Tens of thousands of homes remain without power after Britain was battered by more treacherous weather conditions. News • 13 Feb 14
UK braced for further storms Tens of thousands of homes remain without power after Britain was battered by more treacherous weather conditions. News • 13 Feb 14
Londoners warned of 'significant flooding' risk Hundreds of homes along the River Thames in London have been told to prepare for "significant flooding", as the number of severe flood warnings in the south of England swelled to 16. News • 10 Feb 14
Londoners warned of 'significant flooding' risk Hundreds of homes along the River Thames in London have been told to prepare for "significant flooding", as the number of severe flood warnings in the south of England swelled to 16. News • 10 Feb 14
President visits Munster after recent flooding President Michael D Higgins has visited families and communities in Co Limerick and Co Cork affected by the recent flooding. News • 10 Feb 14
President visits Munster after recent flooding President Michael D Higgins has visited families and communities in Co Limerick and Co Cork affected by the recent flooding. News • 10 Feb 14
Emergency aid system for flooding in place Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said the Department of Social Protection has put an emergency aid system in place to help those affected by a lack of food, clothes and accommodation as a result of recent flooding. News • 05 Feb 14
Emergency aid system for flooding in place Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan has said the Department of Social Protection has put an emergency aid system in place to help those affected by a lack of food, clothes and accommodation as a result of recent flooding. News • 05 Feb 14
15,000 without power amid further flooding Several hundred businesses have been flooded in Cork city centre, while ESB Networks says 15,000 customers were without power tonight, mainly in the southwest of the country. News • 05 Feb 14
15,000 without power amid further flooding Several hundred businesses have been flooded in Cork city centre, while ESB Networks says 15,000 customers were without power tonight, mainly in the southwest of the country. News • 05 Feb 14
Government approves €15m in flood relief The Taoiseach has announced an additional €15m to help people affected by flooding. News • 04 Feb 14
Government approves €15m in flood relief The Taoiseach has announced an additional €15m to help people affected by flooding. News • 04 Feb 14
Government to consider seeking EU flood relief Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that the scale of flooding has to be exceptionally extensive in order to qualify for extra EU relief funds. News • 03 Feb 14
Government to consider seeking EU flood relief Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that the scale of flooding has to be exceptionally extensive in order to qualify for extra EU relief funds. News • 03 Feb 14
Flood repairs in Clare to cost nearly €24m Clare County Council has said the damage caused by recent storms will cost nearly €24m to repair. News • 10 Jan 14
Flood repairs in Clare to cost nearly €24m Clare County Council has said the damage caused by recent storms will cost nearly €24m to repair. News • 10 Jan 14
Govt to fast-track clean-up funding after storms The Government has promised to fast-track funding for clean-up operations as winter storms maintain their grip on the country, with a Met Éireann status yellow warning in force for coastal counties of the south and west. News • 07 Jan 14
Govt to fast-track clean-up funding after storms The Government has promised to fast-track funding for clean-up operations as winter storms maintain their grip on the country, with a Met Éireann status yellow warning in force for coastal counties of the south and west. News • 07 Jan 14
Warning of possible tidal flooding in Cork Cork City Council says there is a danger of tidal flooding in the city in the coming days. News • 31 Dec 13
Warning of possible tidal flooding in Cork Cork City Council says there is a danger of tidal flooding in the city in the coming days. News • 31 Dec 13
5,000 evacuated in Gaza due to floods More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from flood-damaged homes in northern Gaza. News • 14 Dec 13
5,000 evacuated in Gaza due to floods More than 5,000 people have been evacuated from flood-damaged homes in northern Gaza. News • 14 Dec 13
Clean-up at Letterkenny hospital may cost millions A clean-up operation has been taking place at Letterkenny General Hospital in Co Donegal following extensive flooding yesterday evening could run into millions of euro. News • 28 Jul 13
Clean-up at Letterkenny hospital may cost millions A clean-up operation has been taking place at Letterkenny General Hospital in Co Donegal following extensive flooding yesterday evening could run into millions of euro. News • 28 Jul 13
