By Dan Walsh in Enniscorthy
The River Slaney in Enniscorthy has burst its banks with both bridges closed to traffic and many business premises under water this afternoon.
Wexford County Council and Slaney Search and Rescue volunteers were on alert from 3am as heavy rainfall caused the river to burst its banks.
Residents on Island Road have been assisted while people are being ferried through Templeshannon by boat courtesy of Slaney Search and Rescue volunteers.
Sandbags have been provided and a parked car has become completely submerged at Abbey Quay.
The operation has been working well with the immediate emphasis on safety. Many Council workers and engineers are observing the situation on the ground with the support of An Garda Siochana.
Roads into the town are closed. Schools have been closed. And BREAKING NEWS schools will be closed again tomorrow (Wednesday). Rail services have been suspended.
However, it must be said that Enniscorthy is open for business with the flooding only affecting riverside premises and services, although diversions may be necessary.
Flooding is also affecting other areas including Edermine, the Irish National Heritage Park, Bunclody, Clohamon, Blackwater, Castlebridge and the Ahare River at Castletown is completely impassable.
A Status Yellow rain warning is in effect for Carlow, Kilkenny, Louth, Wexford, Wicklow and Waterford until 11pm.
The entire country also remains under a Status Yellow wind warning until the same time as Storm Chandra passes over the country.
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