Update on impact of Storm Bert across county Galway
Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Following our communication on Friday regarding Storm Bert, we provide the following update on its impact across County Galway:
Storm Bert caused significant disruption to Galway and other parts of Ireland over the weekend. County Galway experienced intense rainfall and strong winds, resulting in localised flooding and widespread damage.
Conamara was particularly affected, with over 60mm of rain falling within a short period on Friday night and into Saturday morning. Already saturated ground, combined with snow accumulation, caused rapid surface runoff into rivers and streams, leading to a rapid rise in water levels.
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