Many properties have been affected, especially in east Belfast. Belfast City Council intend to open a rest centre at Avoniel Leisure centre today.
Emergency procedures have been implemented and staff, contractors and customer services staff have been mobilised by the Rivers Agency, Water Service and Roads Service. Emergency Services and councils are also assisting.
Assistance is being provided by operational staff in all areas, for example:
- Distribution of sandbags
- Inspecting and desilting of sewers, gullies and river culverts
- Replacing and repairing of manhole covers
- Distributing ‘Advice to Customers who have suffered flooding’ advice leaflets
Many roads in affected areas are closed but most are passable with care. Motorists are asked to proceed with caution.
The Met Office has advised that further heavy rain is expected up until 1900hrs.
The public can contact Agencies on the following numbers:
If flooding is coming from overflowing rivers and watercourses contact
Rivers Agency
Omagh Office 028 8225 4900
Fermanagh Office 028 6638 8529
Coleraine Office 028 7034 2357
Lisburn Office 028 9260 6100
Armagh Office 028 3839 9111
Greater Belfast Office 028 9260 6100
If flooding is coming from burst watermains or blocked sewers contact Water Service: 08457 440088
If flooding is coming from the road or footpath, contact Roads Service:
Eastern Division 028 9025 3000
Northern Division 028 7035 3202
Southern Division 028 3752 9500
Western Division 028 8224 1999
For all media enquiries, please contact duty press officer at pager number 07699 715440
