Tipperary County Council Crisis Management Team reconvened at 1.30pm to review the flood situation in the lower River Suir catchment area.
The immediate high flooding risk has abated in Clonmel, Cahir, Ardfinnan and Kilsheelan. Normal January weather conditions are expected over the next few days and the situation will continue to be closely monitored by the Clonmel Flood Response Team.
Kilganey residents are being advised that they can now return home and arrangements are in place to facilitate this.
Additional mobile pumps continue to be deployed to manage the water levels on the North Quay, Carrick on Suir which are currently clear of water but remain closed to traffic.
The Council will continue to provide daily updates on its website and through local media for the remainder of the week.
Ger Walsh
Corporate Services
Tipperary County Council
Tipperary County Council Crisis Management Team reconvened at 7.30am to assess the flood situation in the lower River Suir catchment area.
In relation to Clonmel, Cahir, Ardfinnan and Kilsheelan, the River level is continuing to stabilise and the overnight rainfall has not materialised to the level initially anticipated. The situation will continue to be monitored on an hourly basis given the forecast for the next 24 hours.
In relation to Carrick-on-Suir, there is an ongoing issue on the North Quay and additional mobile pumps are being deployed to manage the water levels at this location.
A further update will issue at lunchtime.
Ger Walsh
Corporate Services
Tipperary County Council
Tipperary County Council Crisis Management Team reconvened at 5am to assess the situation. There has been no significant change in the river level since the last update at 2am.
The situation will continue to be monitored on an hourly basis and a further update will be provided following the next meeting of the Crisis Management Team at 7.30am.
Ger Walsh
Corporate Services
Tipperary County Council