The Department for Infrastructure and our multi-agency partners are continuing to respond to the flooding that has impacted parts of Northern Ireland.
There was limited rainfall overnight and river levels are now generally falling. Operational teams have been on site overnight continuing to respond and assist where possible. This activity has continued to protect properties in a number of areas across counties Down and Armagh including Newry, Newcastle and Portadown.
However, in some areas, rivers having reached record level remain very high and it will take some time for water to drain away. It will be difficult do anything further in some areas until water levels recede more. However, if pumping will assist in any location that will continue where and when feasible.
Lough Neagh will continue to rise but at this stage is expected to peak tomorrow at a level below what was experienced in the winter of 2015.
We have already engaged with colleagues in Local Government and Councils about the recovery stage and we will play our part in that in whatever way possible.
We would like to thank the public for in many cases acting responsibly in relation to road closures and other messaging. In the coming days we would ask the public to remain vigilant and adhere to any public safety messaging
Information about preparing for possible flooding, and what to do after a flood, is available at: nidirect - Flooding in your area.
Advice for road users in all adverse weather conditions can be found at: nidirect - Driving in adverse weather
The most up to date information on road closures is available on Trafficwatchni
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