Storm Chandra batters Ireland, UK

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Halida Abbaro
January 28, 2026Advertisement
Severe flooding has hit southeast Ireland after the River Slaney overflowed, turning streets into rivers and inundating homes. Residents in Wexford and Dublin describe deep water, sewage backup and widespread destruction. Storms also triggered wind warnings in Northern Ireland, leaving tens of thousands of households on both sides of the border without power.