Serious flooding reported in Cork city after high tide

Many streets in Cork city are under up to a metre in water and while flood warnings had been issued in advance, the speed at which the flood waters rose appear to have taken many people by surprise.

There are also reports of flooding in Passage West and Monkstown and Bantry town is said to be impassable due to tidal flooding. — Cork County Council October 20, 2020 Past high tide; water levels rising; streets flooding now. #Cork @rtenews pic.twitter.com/TaxQYjFKuL

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