Press release

ESB Flood Update at 9:30am on Thursday 3rd December

3rd December 2009:

River Shannon:

Water levels in Lough Derg continue to fall and have dropped by a further 6cm in the past 24 hours (since Wednesday, 2nd December). The discharge rate from Parteen Weir has reduced overnight by a further 5% 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 4 to 5cms during the course of today.

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

River Liffey:

Reservoir levels are still high at Poulaphouca. Water levels on the Liffey also remain high and ESB continues to discharge water from Poulaphouca Reservoir.

This discharge will continue but is subject to ongoing monitoring and weather conditions. Continued vigilance is advised.

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