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The River Shannon from Lough Ree to Lough Derg has been on high flooding alert since the beginning of last week. The rainfall carried by
Today, Monday 14 December, further south of the country, in particular Limerick city, is on high alert of flooding with the water still rising in the Shannon. According to the ESB, which is monitoring water levels on the river alongside the Office of Public Works, the Shannon continued to rise on Sunday 13 December and the flow of water through the Parteen Weir increased to 440 cubic metres per second. This level of water flow is likely to lead to increased flooding of roads, land and property in the vicinity of the Shannon downstream of Parteen Weir, including the areas of Springfield, Montpelier, Castleconnell, Mountshannon and the University of Limerick.
The ESB says it is continuing to monitor the situation and it is in communication with the local authorities and response agencies in accordance with its normal operating procedures.
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