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After two days of heavy rainfall, residents on a County Down street sprang into action to protect their homes from flooding. A “full force scale river” flowed down Tullybrannigan Road in Newcastle, leaving residents trapped in their homes as water levels rose throughout Sunday. The clean-up efforts continue as road workers and residents work together to clear the debris that was swept onto residential streets.
Debbie Bigglestaff, a resident on Tullybrannigan Road, expressed her gratitude towards her neighbors who acted swiftly to protect their homes. Together, they used wheelbarrows to pick up debris and prevent further damage. Ms. Bigglestaff emphasized the need for an investigation into the cause of the flooding to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future.
Local people and politicians are urging agencies to find a permanent solution to the recurring flooding issue in the area. The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) deployed 900 sandbags and road service staff are assisting in removing large stones and debris from affected roads. The source of the flooding was identified as surface water run-off from the Mourne Mountains due to heavy overnight rain, highlighting the need for long-term flood prevention measures.
In 2020, Newcastle experienced major flooding after Storm Francis hit parts of Northern Ireland, leading to the evacuation of elderly residents from Shimna Road and Bryansford Road. A flood alleviation scheme called the “Shimna River Scheme” was introduced in response to the flooding. The scheme, which began construction in 2021, aims to protect over 300 properties through various flood defense systems, including walls and embankments. Residents impacted by floods can contact the Flood Incident Line at 0300 2000 100 for assistance
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