National Emergency Group meets to prepare for further flooding
Kenneth Fox and Eva Osborne
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group (NECG) and its related subgroups met again on Monday to continue to prepare for the risk of further flooding.
It said the risk of flooding is "very high" across the east and southeast in the coming days, with problems expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday.
It comes as a status yellow rain warning has been issued for Carlow, Kilkenny, Wexford, Cork, and Waterford for the bank holiday.
The warning came into effect at 1pm on Monday and will remain in place until 9am on Tuesday.
Met Éireann said that further heavy rain falling on saturated ground, combined with high river levels and high tides, will lead to localised flooding, river flooding and difficult travel conditions.
A status yellow rain warning is also in place from 9pm on Monday to 1pm on Tuesday for Dublin, Louth, and Wicklow.
In the North, there is a yellow ice warning in place for Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry, from 7pm on Sunday to 9am on Monday.
NECG said that while the forecast is set to ease, the impacts of the rain may continue throughout the weekend, and flooding will continue to be a risk due to saturated ground conditions and high river levels.
Advice to the public
The public are urged to be alert for flooding as the situation can change very quickly, NECG said, and even small amounts of rain could result in significant impacts in areas where river levels are high and/or where the ground is already saturated.
People are urged to check their local authority website and social media channels for information on road closures, flooding updates, and community alerts.
Local authorities are carrying out assessments on roads that were affected by the flooding and, in some instances, roads may need to be kept closed due to damage.
Allow for disruption when travelling and plan extra travel time. When driving, reduce speed, expect surface water, debris and poor visibility. Do not bypass ‘Road Closed’ signs or drive through floodwater; turn back and use another route.
Flooding may impact transport services, and the public is advised to check with operators before their journey.
Support
An Emergency Response Payment is available to provide support to those living in properties directly affected by flooding.
Community Welfare Officers are active on the ground in affected areas to support the humanitarian response.
The date for receipt of applications for Stage 1 of the Emergency Response Payment is Wednesday, February 11th, 2026.
Any household affected by severe weather can access this support by contacting the Community Welfare Service on 0818 60 70 80.
An Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme is also open for small businesses and community, voluntary, and sports organisations affected by flooding.
Flood management in Dublin
Dublin City Council said its Flood Management Team is continuing to prepare for adverse weather conditions and related impacts.
River levels remain high and there exists a high tides advisory. Dublin City Council said it is monitoring river levels and coastal conditions closely, to ensure appropriate responses as required.
Tidal Warnings prompted the council to close carparks along coasts at Sandymount and Clontarf (from Tuesday morning 6am) (some wave overtopping may occur). The cycle lane at Clontarf will also close as a precautionary measure.
Eden Quay Boardwalk (floodgates) will close mid-morning as a precautionary measure. The flood gates along the River Dodder will remain closed until further notice.