A Status Yellow Weather Warning for rain comes into effect at midday for seven counties, including Waterford.

Dublin, Carlow, Louth, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford and Wicklow will also remain under the alert until midnight tonight with fresh flooding expected on already saturated grounds.

River Mahon at Kilmacthomas.

Met Éireann says further heavy rain and showers falling on saturated ground, combined with high river levels, will lead to localised flooding, river flooding, and difficult travelling conditions. 

The National Emergency Co-ordination Group has urged the public to remain vigilant over the coming days, with the risk of flooding expected to continue into this weekend.

Annestown on the Copper Coast.

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