Further drop in Lough Derg levels

ESB advises that the levels in Lough Derg continue to drop and that the flow of water through Parteen Weir will further reduce to 370 cumecs cubic metres per second this afternoon (Tuesday). This follows a reduction in flow to 405 cumecs yesterday. The situation will be reviewed again tomorrow.

Howevere, this level of water flow will continue to have associated flooding to land and property in the vicinity of the Shannon downstream of Parteen Weir including the areas of Springfield, Montpelier, Castleconnell, Mountshannon (Annacotty) and the University of Limerick. Other areas between Parteen Weir and Limerick may also be vulnerable to flooding due to local issues.

ESB is continuing to monitor the situation and is liaising with the relevant county councils.