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Centre evacuated after flooding Centre evacuated after flooding
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Heavy rain has seen the evacuation of an east Belfast shopping centre.Heavy rain has seen the evacuation of an east Belfast shopping centre.
Connswater Shopping Centre has been flooded, with reports that water poured through ceiling vents. Members of the public have been moved from the centre.Connswater Shopping Centre has been flooded, with reports that water poured through ceiling vents. Members of the public have been moved from the centre.
There are also reports of flooding on the Ormeau Road and the Annadale Embankment.There are also reports of flooding on the Ormeau Road and the Annadale Embankment.
Earlier, Met Office forecasters predicted a period of exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall later this week.Earlier, Met Office forecasters predicted a period of exceptionally heavy and prolonged rainfall later this week.
Many places will see further rain but the worst affected areas are likely to be Northern Ireland and northern parts of England, where rainfall totals over a few days may be close to the monthly average for June.Many places will see further rain but the worst affected areas are likely to be Northern Ireland and northern parts of England, where rainfall totals over a few days may be close to the monthly average for June.
In 2005, Ormeau residents had to be moved from their homes following heavy rain, which overwhelmed drains and mixed with sewage.In 2005, Ormeau residents had to be moved from their homes following heavy rain, which overwhelmed drains and mixed with sewage.
Please send pictures of any flooding in your area to nipics@bbc.co.uk.