Overall Green Flood
in Ireland

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Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID FL 1102282
Death: 0
Displaced: 50
Countries: Ireland
From - To 18 Oct - 25 Oct

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Ireland, Late October 2023Heavy rain, following close on the heels of Storm Babet, caused flooding in parts of Ireland on 23 to 24 October 2023. A school in Inistioge in Kilkenny was evacuated. Flooding was reported in areas around Waterford. One person was rescued in Ferrybank.Tue 24 Oct 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS
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Northern Ireland weather: Flood risk with more heavy rain due 10/28/2023 1:11:00 PM.

There is a risk of flooding in parts of Northern Ireland this weekend, with the Met Office warning of heavy rain. An alert affecting counties Antrim and Down is in place until 18:00 BST on Saturday. Heavy and frequent showers coming i
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The Explainer: What can be done to stop damaging flooding in Ireland? 10/28/2023 8:55:00 AM.

We’re joined by Dr Mary Bourke, a flood risk management expert and assistant professor of Geography at Trinity College Dublin. She delves into the reasons why flooding – just like strong winds or extreme temperatures – can never be fully st
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Weekend weather washout for Brits as fierce gales and more downpours s.. 10/28/2023 8:05:00 AM.

Three weather warnings are in place throughout Saturday - each for rain and each in different areas of the country. Up to 100mm of rain will fall in the worst-hit parts, including higher ground in and around Central, Tayside & Fife and Gram
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Your morning briefing: First-time buyers borrowing surges; US bombs ta.. 10/27/2023 8:26:00 AM.

An aerial view of flooding in Midleton, Co Cork after Storm Babet earlier this month. Your morning news briefing includes a report on delays to Ireland's new flood forecasting system, updates on the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the ongoing se
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