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Search underway for Garda swept away by floodwaters in Wicklow Search underway for Garda swept away by floodwaters in Wicklow
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A search is underway for an off-duty Garda swept away by floodwaters in County Wicklow on Monday evening.A search is underway for an off-duty Garda swept away by floodwaters in County Wicklow on Monday evening.
It is thought he was swept away in a flood after attempting to divert traffic away from a dangerous bridge around 19:00 BST.It is thought he was swept away in a flood after attempting to divert traffic away from a dangerous bridge around 19:00 BST.
The Garda helicopter, Irish Coastguard and several mountain rescue teams are involved in the operation.The Garda helicopter, Irish Coastguard and several mountain rescue teams are involved in the operation.
Many of the Garda's colleagues are also involved in the operation, which will continue throughout the night.Many of the Garda's colleagues are also involved in the operation, which will continue throughout the night.
Meanwhile a major emergency plan for the Dublin Region is in place following widespread flooding in the city.Meanwhile a major emergency plan for the Dublin Region is in place following widespread flooding in the city.
One hundred millimetres of rain- the average October rate - fell in Dublin on Monday which led to the city's major emergency plan being declared. One hundred millimetres of rain - the average October rate - fell in Dublin on Monday which led to the city's major emergency plan being declared.
Business owners have also been affected. Dundrum Shopping Centre was evacuated due to flooding on its ground floor.Business owners have also been affected. Dundrum Shopping Centre was evacuated due to flooding on its ground floor.