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Snow and freezing temperatures across the Northern Ireland has affected water supplies and transport.Snow and freezing temperatures across the Northern Ireland has affected water supplies and transport.
Water supplies in south Down have been disrupted because of a problem at the Fofanny Water Treatment Works.Water supplies in south Down have been disrupted because of a problem at the Fofanny Water Treatment Works.
Customers in the Mayobridge, Rostrevor, Castlewellan and Newry areas may experience interruption to supplies.Customers in the Mayobridge, Rostrevor, Castlewellan and Newry areas may experience interruption to supplies.
Police are also warning motorists to exercise caution whilst driving as the temperatures drop below freezing on Saturday night.Police are also warning motorists to exercise caution whilst driving as the temperatures drop below freezing on Saturday night.
They have also reiterated there appeal for people not to venture out onto frozen rivers and lakes. They have also reiterated their appeal for people not to venture out onto frozen rivers and lakes.
"While playing on the frozen surface may seem like a novelty the risks shouldn't be underestimated," said a police spokesperson."While playing on the frozen surface may seem like a novelty the risks shouldn't be underestimated," said a police spokesperson.
"There is no uniformity in the formation of ice and while it may seem sturdy and able to support weight it can become very thin very quickly."There is no uniformity in the formation of ice and while it may seem sturdy and able to support weight it can become very thin very quickly.
"Frozen rivers and lakes are not playgrounds and members of the public should remember this.""Frozen rivers and lakes are not playgrounds and members of the public should remember this."
Northern Ireland Water also said they were dealing with a number of burst pipes throughout Northern Ireland.Northern Ireland Water also said they were dealing with a number of burst pipes throughout Northern Ireland.
During Saturday, air travel at Northern Ireland's three airports experienced delays and Dublin Airport suspended and flight in and out of the airport for a time.During Saturday, air travel at Northern Ireland's three airports experienced delays and Dublin Airport suspended and flight in and out of the airport for a time.
Bus services have also been affected by the bad weather.Bus services have also been affected by the bad weather.
The latest information can be obtained from the Translink website or by calling 028 9066 6630.The latest information can be obtained from the Translink website or by calling 028 9066 6630.