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Flood warning for parts of Belfast and Ards peninsula Flood warning for parts of Belfast and Ards peninsula
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The police have issued a flood warning for parts of Belfast and the Ards peninsula.The police have issued a flood warning for parts of Belfast and the Ards peninsula.
More heavy rain and strong winds are expected in some parts of Northern Ireland on Monday.More heavy rain and strong winds are expected in some parts of Northern Ireland on Monday.
The authorities are concerned about what may happen when the high tide combines with expected strong winds and heavy rain.The authorities are concerned about what may happen when the high tide combines with expected strong winds and heavy rain.
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of winds for Northern Ireland.
"Strong winds will combine with large waves to bring the risk of coastal flooding," it said in a statement."Strong winds will combine with large waves to bring the risk of coastal flooding," it said in a statement.
"The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts.""The public should be aware of the dangers of waves crashing onshore and over-topping shore lines and sea fronts."
Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin, who is in charge of the multi-agency response, said operators of underground car parks in Belfast city centre had been advised to close on Monday as a precaution.Assistant Chief Constable Stephen Martin, who is in charge of the multi-agency response, said operators of underground car parks in Belfast city centre had been advised to close on Monday as a precaution.
"We would urge the public to remain on alert and to be mindful of their own safety, in particular, to avoid coastal paths, be wary of possibly unstable harbour defences and to drive with extreme caution as many roads continue to be affected by surface water," he added."We would urge the public to remain on alert and to be mindful of their own safety, in particular, to avoid coastal paths, be wary of possibly unstable harbour defences and to drive with extreme caution as many roads continue to be affected by surface water," he added.
Thousands of sandbags have been given out in east Belfast in recent days.Thousands of sandbags have been given out in east Belfast in recent days.
A site will open on Monday morning if the authorities feel it is necessary.A site will open on Monday morning if the authorities feel it is necessary.
Sandbags have also been put in place in Londonderry city centre as a precaution.
They have been placed around the BT Telecoms building and Victoria Market pumping station near the River Foyle.
Victoria Market car park has also been closed to the public.
Alliance MLA Naomi Long said the situation in east Belfast would be "touch and go" until high tide had passed on Monday afternoon.Alliance MLA Naomi Long said the situation in east Belfast would be "touch and go" until high tide had passed on Monday afternoon.
She advised residents in areas at risk to "get as much of your stuff upstairs as possible" and have a bag packed in case of emergency evacuation.She advised residents in areas at risk to "get as much of your stuff upstairs as possible" and have a bag packed in case of emergency evacuation.
Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster, Ms Long said the theft of some sandbags in the area at the weekend had been carried out by a tiny minority.Speaking on BBC Radio Ulster, Ms Long said the theft of some sandbags in the area at the weekend had been carried out by a tiny minority.
"There are plenty of sandbags available for people. There is no need to take sandbags away," she said."There are plenty of sandbags available for people. There is no need to take sandbags away," she said.
Ms Long paid tribute to the services and agencies for their "swift response" to the situation over the weekend.Ms Long paid tribute to the services and agencies for their "swift response" to the situation over the weekend.
Sandbags were also distributed in a number of coastal towns in County Down on Sunday.Sandbags were also distributed in a number of coastal towns in County Down on Sunday.
Strong winds and high tides caused serious flooding in County Down on Sunday.Strong winds and high tides caused serious flooding in County Down on Sunday.
The Portaferry Road in the Ards Peninsula was closed for a time as was the main road between Rostrevor and Warrenpoint and the A2 Station Road in Killough.The Portaferry Road in the Ards Peninsula was closed for a time as was the main road between Rostrevor and Warrenpoint and the A2 Station Road in Killough.
Elsewhere in the UK, the Met Office has also issued yellow alerts for the west coast of Britain.Elsewhere in the UK, the Met Office has also issued yellow alerts for the west coast of Britain.
In the Republic of Ireland, the west coast is expected to see some of the strongest gusts on Monday.In the Republic of Ireland, the west coast is expected to see some of the strongest gusts on Monday.
Met Éireann (the Irish Meteorological Service) has issued its second highest alert for wind.Met Éireann (the Irish Meteorological Service) has issued its second highest alert for wind.
A status orange, which means to be be prepared for possible disruption, is in place for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.A status orange, which means to be be prepared for possible disruption, is in place for Wexford, Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick and Waterford.
Gusts of up to 100 to 120km per hour could hit exposed coastal areas.Gusts of up to 100 to 120km per hour could hit exposed coastal areas.
Anyone who wishes to report flooding can call a flooding incident line on 0300 2000 100 or the police non-emergency line on 0845600 8000.Anyone who wishes to report flooding can call a flooding incident line on 0300 2000 100 or the police non-emergency line on 0845600 8000.