Local drivers urged to remain vigilant in face of wet weather

Local motorists have been urged to remain cautious as heavy rain continues to hit Leinster.

Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings -with a status orange alert in place in Leinster and counties Cavan and Monaghan for the next 24 hours. While, a status yellow rainfall warning remains in place for Tipperary and Waterford.

Heavy rain, ranging from 25 -to- 40 millimetres, has fallen in places with further rainfall -of up to 60 millimetres-expected.

Sergeant Barry Smyth in Kilkenny Garda Station urges drivers to be vigilant on the increasingly wet roads.

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