Motorists and commuters are being asked to take care this morning as heavy rainfall overnight, which is forecast to continue until this afternoon, has made many Cork roads treacherous.
The county, along with neighbour Kerry, is currently under a yellow status rainfall warning, which will not expire until 2pm today.
Several roads are already experiencing challenging flood conditions, especially in West Cork, where low lying areas are under water as the rain continues to fall.
With a high tide having just passed, some flooded areas will begin to recede, but many are still under threat from the forecasted heavy rain.
SPOT FLOODING
Land around Bantry, Skibbereen and Clonakilty is experiencing spot flooding and drivers are asked to proceed with caution.
The national M8 route between Mitchelstown and Cahir is reported to be flooded, along with areas around Inchigeela and Dromahane also hit. The Ardcahan bridge between Dunmanway and Coppeen, a popular artery for commuters from West Cork to the city, is closed for the second time in a week due to flooding.
City areas affected by spot flooding include a section of Magazine Road beyond Dennehy’s Cross and on the busy Carr’s Hill commuter route.