Flood Street in Galway City has reopened this afternoon after heavy rainfall caused flooding earlier today.
The area around Flood Street and the Spanish Arch were the subject of flash flooding earlier today that saw motorists advised to avoid the area if at all possible.
“Galway City Council wishes to advise that the flooding issue on Flood Street has now been dealt with, and the road has been reopened,” the council stated in an update this afternoon.
Galway remains under a Status Yellow weather warning for heavy rain today, which will be in effect until 7pm this evening.
Galway City Council has also issued prior warning notices for Ballyloughane, Grattan, and Silverstrand beaches.
The warning states that these areas can experience elevated bacteria levels following heavy rainfall.
People going to any of those beaches are asked to avoid splashing or swallowing any water, avoid swimming if pregnant or if you have an open wound, and to wash your hands before handling any food afterwards.
Further water quality sampling will be carried out at the three beaches on Monday, July 17.
