Relief efforts are being stepped up across Ireland after Storm Chandra caused severe flooding and widespread disruption, particularly in the east and south-east of the country. Taoiseach Simon Harris has announced enhanced emergency financial assistance for those affected, saying the scale of damage requires a stronger response. Although Harris is currently on an official visit … Read more
Flooding like that seen across Ireland during Storm Chandra has become almost three times more likely due to climate change, according to new research by Met Éireann and the ICARUS Climate Research Centre at Maynooth University. The researchers carried out a “super-rapid” analysis of rainfall linked to Storm Chandra. While the one-day rainfall from the … Read more
Storm Chandra and days of heavy rain have caused major disruption across Ireland, with flooding, power cuts and transport chaos affecting thousands. Although a Status Yellow wind warning was in place nationwide, the scale of flooding, particularly in Dublin, caught many residents off guard. At the height of the storm, around 20,000 homes and businesses … Read more
Around 15,500 homes, farms and businesses remain without electricity across Ireland after Storm Chandra made landfall overnight, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and widespread flooding. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow wind warning for the entire country, in place until 11pm on Tuesday. The forecaster warned that winds associated with Storm Chandra will be … Read more