People The City Urged To Put Back Journey To Work Until After 10am This Morning To Avoid Flooding

A status yellow rainfall warning will remain in place until 3pm nationwide after heavy rain throughout the night. 

High tide is at 08:35- it's due to coincide with the usual rush-hour - and officials say winds are driving a storm surge, making flooding inevitable. 

David Joyce, head of services with Cork City Council, says people should avoid the city this morning if they can:

 

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