Flooding
# flooding - Saturday 4 May, 2013
You think it rains a lot in Ireland now. Wait till you hear about 2345BC…
New evidence has shown that Ireland experienced 20 years of non-stop rain in 2345BC, around the same time as Noah’s great flood.
# flooding - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
Oireachtas agenda: Symphysiotomy, WW2 deserters, and new arrivals
The Dáil’s newest member, Helen McEntee, will be formally introduced to the chamber today.
# flooding - Sunday 7 April, 2013
Eyes in sky help when catastrophe strikes
International agreement allows satellites to be pulled out of their orbit to monitor natural or manmade disasters.
# flooding - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
Record floods leave 54 dead in Argentina
Record rainfall has swept through the streets of La Plata, about 40 miles south of Buenos Aires.
# flooding - Friday 22 March, 2013
Floods, power cuts, traffic jams: rain wreaks havoc
A Waterford station has seen a record 63mm of rain fall in the past 36 hours.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your wet and windy Friday.
Flash floods and road warnings as heavy rain pours
Blackpool in Cork was submerged in four feet of water last night.
# flooding - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Road users warned of risk of flooding
The Road Safety Authority has said that drivers should follow its tips for driving safely in bad weather.
# flooding - Monday 25 February, 2013
Plans for rural forum to be established
The Rural Dwellers Association said that it is hoped the rural forum would involve a range of groups and would meet regularly with the government
# flooding - Monday 28 January, 2013
PIC: Galway hit by flash floods as weather warning issued
Met Éireann is warning of gusts reaching up to 120km/h on the west coast, and of up to 90km/h elsewhere.
# flooding - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
Torrential rains hit desert Jordan, floods sweep Middle East
In northern Jordan, relief workers distributing aid to Syrian refugees were injured in a “stampede” in a camp where hundreds of tents have been destroyed by the rains.
# flooding - Saturday 15 December, 2012
Flood warning remain in coastal areas
A flooding alert remains in place for this weekend, after flooding was reported in Waterford, Cork and Clontarf yesterday.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Every day TheJournal.ie brings you the nine things you need to know as you kick off your day.
# flooding - Friday 14 December, 2012
Coast Guard issues warning as further gales and flooding forecast
The public is advised to stay away from the shoreline and to avoid venturing out unnecessarily when gale force conditions are forecast.
Here’s why a flood warning was issued for the south and east coasts…
It’s very wet today. Very, very wet.
# flooding - Monday 26 November, 2012
Drivers asked to ‘take care’ in wet road conditions
Plus, flooding has affected some DART services.
# flooding - Thursday 22 November, 2012
Report says climate change impacting negatively on human health
The report also says health problems and deaths related to climate change are likely to increase in the future.
# flooding - Monday 12 November, 2012
Pics: Venice may be flooded, but that’s not stopping this lot
Sure who doesn’t like a good swim when they’re on their holliers?
# flooding - Friday 9 November, 2012
Shatter says Government is prepared for ‘unpredictable’ Irish winter
At the start of this winter 210,000 tonnes of salt will be available and are strategically located across the country.
# flooding - Tuesday 30 October, 2012
Pics: Superstorm Sandy hits the US
The superstorm hit the US east coast yesterday, leaving much damage in its wake.
Superstorm Sandy: Batters US east coast, at least 16 dead
At least 16 people are reported to have died after the superstorm Sandy hit the east coast of the United States overnight.
# flooding - Thursday 18 October, 2012
Rain to ease off after yesterday’s downpours
Meanwhile, Cork city is bracing itself for this morning’s high tide and any flooding it might bring.
# flooding - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
Heavy overnight rain leads to flooding, delays
The rain hit much of the country last night, with flooding reported in parts of Cork, Waterford, Wexford and other counties.
# flooding - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Dublin City Council takes extra precautions over flood warning
The Liffey Boardwalk will be closed and the flood gates on the River Tolka are being put in place.
Localised flooding warnings for this evening
Dublin City Council has deployed the flood gates on the River Dodder as high tides may lead to flooding.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things you need to know this morning.
# flooding - Thursday 27 September, 2012
Young Welsh couple dies in UK floods
The tragic incident occurred as parts of England and Wales dealt with major flooding.
# flooding - Tuesday 25 September, 2012
Irish Insurance Federation before committee over flood insurance failures
Representatives from the IIF were before the Joint Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht today.
# flooding - Monday 24 September, 2012
Get the wellies out: Met Éireann’s rain warning is still in place
Yeah, it hasn’t got any better.
# flooding - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Stay away from shoreline during severe weather, says Coast Guard
High winds and heavy rain are forecast from early tomorrow morning, and could create dangerous conditions.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# flooding - Friday 10 August, 2012
Dramatic Rescue of the Day
No comment.
# flooding - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
In photos: Torrential rains deluge Manila
The Philippines’s capital has been turned into a “water world” in a deluge that has killed at least 23 people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee.
# flooding - Tuesday 7 August, 2012
Pics: Philippines hit by major flooding and landslide
The country’s capital, Manila is ‘half submerged’ in water. Thousands of commuters were stranded overnight and homes have been evacuated.
# flooding - Friday 3 August, 2012
Your August bank holiday weekend weather forecast
(Bring a brolly…)
# flooding - Tuesday 31 July, 2012
In photos: Philippines battered by Typhoon Saola
At least eight killed and tens of thousands displaced by Pacific storm.
# flooding - Sunday 29 July, 2012
Pictures: The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan
Médecins Sans Frontiéres says that thousands of refugees are at risk of dying from illnesses that are entirely preventable.
# flooding - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Cork councils to receive €700,000 for flood clean-up
Three councils will receive the funding to help clean up the city and county after last month’s flooding.
# flooding - Monday 23 July, 2012
37 dead in China’s worst flooding in over 60 years
Beijing residents have been highly critical of what they believe to be poor drainage systems and insufficient warnings.
# flooding - Monday 9 July, 2012
After floods, Clonakilty unites for Random Acts of Kindness festival
Just weeks after their town was hit by flash flooding, Clonakilty residents are getting ready to unite for the Random Acts of Kindness festival.
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