Met Éireann has advised of a risk of flooding in Waterford over the coming days due to persistent rainfall.

The forecaster says spells of heavy and persistent rainfall will continue throughout the week, particularly in southern and eastern counties.

Flooding is likely due to a combination of already saturated ground, high river levels and high tides.

Close monitoring of local weather conditions is strongly advised via www.met.ie and river gauge data www.waterlevel.ie

The advisory is valid until midnight on Monday February 9th.

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