Police have been forced to evacuate Solitude Park in Banbridge as the River Bann water level reaches a dangerous high. Parents and guardians have been urged to ensure the safety of their children during the flood risk. Other areas in Co Down are also experiencing serious flooding incidents.
Police have have been forced to evacuated Solitude Park in Banbridge as the River Bann water level reaches a "dangerous high".
This comes as the Met Office has issued another weather warning effective from 9pm on Tuesday until 9am on Wednesday. "The level of the River Bann has risen dangerously high and we would ask any parents or guardians who may have children in the park to make sure they leave immediately." “I would also urge people to keep away from the canal and the river at this time due to the hazardous conditions caused by high water levels and the fast flowing current.”It said there had been a large number of calls to the Flooding Incident Line from across Northern Ireland and assistance was being provided.Many roads are closed particularly in the Newry and South Down and Armagh areas and the public are being asked to avoid Newry City Centre.
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