Ireland

‘Intense thunderstorm activity’ across Ireland as heatwave ends

Flooding experienced around country with Castlerea, Co Roscommon one of worst affected areas

Localised flooding in Tullow, Co Carlow. Heavy downpours and flooding hit parts of the country as thunderstorms marked the end of the heatwave. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Localised flooding in Tullow, Co Carlow. Heavy downpours and flooding hit parts of the country as thunderstorms marked the end of the heatwave. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Ronan McGreevy
Shauna Bowers
Tue Aug 16 2022 - 08:28

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