Update from Cork County Council on Storm Babet 6.00 PM October 20th

Cork County Council continues to monitor the levels of the Owenacurra River in Midleton, which have abated but remain high.  Council staff will be on site at the Midleton Coordination Centre throughout the weekend, in advance of forecasted weather conditions. 

Cork County Council is supporting residents and businesses who have been impacted by the severe weather and is also offering free disposal of flood damaged goods at all our Civic Amenity Sites until Thursday 26th October.

A number of rolling road closures remain in operation throughout the weekend.  The N72 Park Road in Mallow town is now closed due to flooding.  Additional updates on effected roads can be found by visiting Cork County Alerts.

Cork County Council is again asking motorists to exercise caution and pay particular attention to pedestrians and cyclists.

The Council will continue to inspect and undertake emergency repair works on the roads and bridges most severely impacted across the region, while also commencing the considerable clean-up programme that lies ahead. 

With high river levels, members of the public are advised to stay high, stay dry and away from the coast, rivers and lakes. 

 Over the weekend Cork County Council can be contacted via its 'Emergency Out of Hours' number (021) 4800048.