Parts of Donegal Town are underwater this morning after heavy flooding occurred during Storm Lorenzo.
Emergency services are battling to pump water from homes and properties in areas around the New Row and the route from Laghey into the town. Up to 40 homes are believed to be affected.
Donegal Civil Defence was activated at 7am to assist the local fire service with management of the flooding.
The flooding began after 5am as heavy rain brought more than 13mm of rainfall to South Donegal in one hour. Up to 50mm fell in the area through the storm.
Flooding in Donegal Town
Photo: Christina J Irwin
There are fears that the flooding will worsen as the River Eske has not yet reached full tide. High tide is expected at 10.30am.
Water has subsided from the Donegal Town car park after earlier flooding, but there are fears that more flooding will come into the area later.
Some nearby roads are also affected. Motorists are being urged to take care as some roads are almost impassable. Surface water is reportedly an issue between Lidl roundabout and Clar.
Fallen trees and branches are causing obstructions on other local routes.
The flooding has also affected roads in and around Bundoran.
