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Flooding in Midleton, Co Cork, has been described as "apocalyptic", after a month's rain fell in less than 24 hours yesterday.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment Simon Coveney, who both from Co Cork, said the Government will provide support through its Humanitarian Assistance Scheme.

Mr Coveney said the flooding has "caused carnage" across the county, while Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan said his "heart goes out to all the residents and businesses" affected by Storm Babet.

Independent councillor for East Cork Liam Quaide said the scenes of flooding in Mill Street and Main Street in Midleton were "apocalyptic".