Flooding in Ireland as heavy rain and strong winds prompt weather warnings

Power shortages are reported across the country

Roads have flooded across the UK (PA)

Parts of Ireland have been hit by flooding after heavy rain and strong winds swept across the country.

A number of power shortages were reported, as around 1,400 homes in Dublin were left without any electricity overnight.

Heavy rain led to flooding in parts of Country Tyrone and motorists were advised to drive with care or avoid roads altogether due to the adverse weather conditions.

Meanwhile, a series of weather warnings were issued for the UK by the Met Office.

According to the Met Office, rain is expected to clear away eastward overnight but strong gales will remain. Showers are likely to return on Monday and the North West will face the heaviest downpours.

The Northern Ireland Weather and Flood Advisory Service also issued a flood warning for areas surrounding the river Mourne.

Along with Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, northwest England and north Wales also experienced heavy rain today.

As of this morning, there were 72 flood warnings issued as the Environment Agency - meaning immediate action was required.