By Rebecca Black, PA
Firefighters tackled almost 50 emergency calls relating to flooding after Derry was battered with heavy rain.
There was a Met Office yellow weather warning in place in the area on Saturday evening.
The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service said it received 106 emergency calls related to flooding between 7pm and 1.30am.
The heavy rainfall has had a devastating impact on many properties across Foyle. We’ve been getting around as many as possible whilst engaging with gov bodies. Amazing effort by local communities. My office will be open tomorrow to assist further with the clean up and aftermath. pic.twitter.com/r8XYlKlQfj
— Gary Middleton MLA (@Gary_Middleton) July 24, 2022
Firefighters responded to 49 incidents.
One person was rescued from a vehicle in water, and five people were rescued after becoming trapped within flooded properties.
DUP Foyle MLA Gary Middleton said the heavy rain has had a “devastating impact” on many properties across the area.
⚠️ Yellow rain warning issued ⚠️
Northern Ireland and Scotland
Valid 1200 to 2100 today
Latest info ? https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️ pic.twitter.com/qCB3AS6vEg
— Met Office (@metoffice) July 24, 2022
On Saturday evening, the Western Health Trust said the Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry had to temporarily close some sections of the emergency department.
Events at the Foyle Maritime Festival on Saturday evening were closed for the health and safety of visitors and staff.
Heavy rain in East Inishowen has resulted in damage to roads and bridges in the area. There is significant debris on the main Muff to Moville road.
The public are asked to avoid all journeys in the area.#flooding #Donegal #YourCouncil pic.twitter.com/5AqIA0K4Nz
— Donegal County Council (@donegalcouncil) July 23, 2022
Donegal County Council said heavy rain caused damage to roads and bridges in east Inishowen, with significant debris on the main Muff to Moville road.
More rain is expected later, with the UK Met Office issuing a yellow warning for rain across Northern Ireland on Sunday from 12pm to 9pm.
