The flow of water from the Parteen Weir, which controls the level on the lower Shannon, remained at the increased level of 440 cubic metres (96,800 gallons) per second on Monday.
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However, the power company is warning that flooding is likely in the vicinity of the Shannon – downstream of Parteen Weir – including the areas of Springfield, Montpelier, Castleconnell, Mountshannon and the University of Limerick.
A spokesman for the NI Rivers Agency said: “Water levels in Upper Lough Erne haven’t changed much in the last 48 hours and remain 150mm below the 2009 peak”.
PEOPLE LIVING ALONG the River Shannon remain on high alert this morning.
A spokesperson for Galway Co Council told Galway Bay Fm News that when further waters from Lough Derg enter the Shannon and all the river’s levels rise again it will have an impact on the N65 near Portumna.
The ESB will also consider the situation at the Iniscarra Dam, where a decision to increase discharge levels could increase the flood risk to properties in Cork city.
Department of Social Protection Community Welfare Services officials are on the ground in the areas impacted by the flooding, offering advice on accessing Government compensation schemes.
At a meeting of the National Emergency Co-Ordination Group on Monday, the Office of Public Works’ Jim Casey said that “anything that can be done is being done”.
Fifty homes were evacuated over the weekend and 220 members of the Defence Forces were deployed to assist affected areas.
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The OPW is advising that water levels in some areas have risen over the last 24 hours where others have not.
