MET Eireann issued a rain advisory (not a severe weather alert) yesterday for the period from midnight on Wednesday 25th April 2012 to 12 noon on Thursday 26th April 2012.
This has been assessed by the City Council’s Emergency Management Team and following discussions with MET Eireann’s Forecast Division the latest forecasts for Dublin as forecast by MET Eireann is for 12-15mm of rain over this period and other international forecasts are suggesting 15-20mm of rain in this period.
The risk of Pluvial flooding from thunderstorm activity is possible but it is not possible to predict in advance the time, location or severity of any such thunderstorm activity.
Areas at potential risk are:
· Areas previously affected by flooding.
· Basements.
· Local Low lying areas.
Below is an update on the actions being taken by Dublin City Council in advance of the anticipated heavy rain due on Wednesday and Thursday next:
1. Drainage Division are monitoring the weather and are in close contact with MET Éireann.
2. Drainage Division are visiting and inspecting all river screens to ensure Drainage system can operate to maximum efficiency.
3. Waste Management Services staff, who operate o near continuous 24 hour city wide service, have been requested to take action as needed to also respond to any local flooding.
4. The Traffic Control Centre are using the extensive CCTV system to identify any city wide problems.
5. The Roads Department are also monitoring the network to mobilise as required.
6. Dublin Fire Brigade are on hand to respond to requests for service.
7. Additional Drainage staff are on standby should they be required.
8. Since the location or timing of any flooding cannot be predicted in advance by MET Éireann putting the community on alert is the most effective response.
General guidance on how to reduce flood risk is contained in guidance booklets produced by Office of Public Works is available on www.opw.ie and is also on the City Council’s website. www.dublincity.ie
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