River Shannon flooding update

Westmeath County Council, Monday December 21, 4pm

The ESB has issued an updated forecast of river levels along the Shannon for the next five days.

This forecast is based on current flows and takes account of Met Éireann’s rainfall predictions across the catchment.

Unfortunately, the forecast is that river levels may rise slightly between now and December 26 but that the level reached is unlikely to exceed the peak level recorded on Friday last….

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