A road has been closed in Ballycastle after a partial collapse as the Met Office warns of heavy rain and strong winds over the Easter weekend.
The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain and strong winds over coming days across parts of Northern Ireland.
Forecasters have warned that heavy rain could impact travel and infrastructure in the east tomorrow, with up to 15mm-20mm of rainfall in some areas.
A road has been closed in Ballycastle, Co Antrim after it partially collapsed following a landslide.
The Glenshesk Road is closed between Glenbank Road and Greenan Road.
B'castle - B15 Glenshesk Road, is closed between Glenbank Rd and Greenan Rd due to partial rd collapse. The rd may be closed for the forseeable given the severity of the slip / collapse. Rd users should avoid the area and seek an alternative route for their journey.(11:50)
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) March 27, 2024
A yellow weather warning for rain in parts of Northern Ireland was in place earlier today for Counties Antrim and Down but has now ended.
Road users are reminded to take extra care on the roads this morning, Wednesday, 27th March, given the levels of surface water in various parts of Northern Ireland. pic.twitter.com/onUgypr3Q5
— NI Road Policing and Safety (@NIRoadPolicing) March 27, 2024
The warning comes as the Met Office revealed statistics showing a steady increase in rainfall in the north over recent years.
Last year saw the highest total rainfall since 2002, and flooding last autumn caused major damage in towns including Newry and Downpatrick.
In December, Stormont’s Executive Office announced that elligible businesses impacted by last year’s flooding had received a £7,500 grant and would receive 100% rates relief up to March 31 for flooded properties and temporary accommodation.
