Press release

ESB Flood Update at 9:30am on Wednesday 2nd December

2nd December 2009:

River Shannon:

Water levels in Lough Derg continue to fall and have dropped by a further 5cm in the past 24 hours (since Tuesday, 1st December). The discharge rate from Parteen Weir has reduced overnight by a further 6% due to the falling water levels. Subject to weather conditions, it is expected that this discharge rate may reduce further over the next 24 hours.

It is likely that water levels will recede slowly downstream of Parteen Weir by an estimated 6 to 7cms during the course of today.

ESB is still advising constant vigilance. The situation remains closely monitored and ESB continues to work with the Inter Agency Group including the Local Councils, HSE and the Emergency Services.

River Liffey:

Flood levels along the Liffey are receding slowly but water levels remain high at Poulaphouca Reservoir. As a result, ESB must continue to discharge water from the Reservoir throughout today. This will be done at a rate that does not significantly impact on river levels downstream.

As in the case of River Shannon, continued vigilance is important and ESB maintains close co-operation with the Local Authorities and the Emergency Services.

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