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Flood warnings for Cork city due to high tides

Nuashonraithe / Dé hAoine, 8 Márta 2024 15:48
Cork City Council has warned of possible flooding along quays in the city centre due to high tides (file pic)
Cork City Council has warned of possible flooding along quays in the city centre due to high tides (file pic)

Cork City Council has warned of possible localised flooding along low-lying quays due to "very high astronomical Spring Tides" this weekend.

The council said that high tide is predicted to take place tomorrow at 4.35am and 5pm, as well as 5.20am and 5.40pm on Sunday.

It said that the high tides could cause minor flooding along low-lying quays in the city centre including Morrison's Quay, Mathew Quay, Mathew Street, Union Quay, Trinity Bridge, South Terrace, Rutland Street, Sawmill Street, Lavitts Quay, Kyrls Street, Kyrls Quay, Crosses Green, Proby’s Quay, Sharman Crawford St and Wandesford Quay.

The council has advised businesses and households to take necessary precautions to protect their property.

It also said that its Flood Assessment Team will be monitoring the situation closely and will issue updates on the council's website.

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