Waterford road to remain closed overnight following Storm Chandra

Waterford City & County Council has said that in the aftermath of Storm Chandra all roads in the city and county have reopened with the exception of the R675 at Annestown - which will remain closed overnight.

A spokesperson for the local authority said the Council is advising motorists to still exercise caution when driving.

A further, level yellow status rain warning was issued for County Waterford by Met Éireann to come into effect from midnight into Thursday, January 29.

It will remain in place throughout the day until midnight that night - into Friday, January 30.

High seas lashed coastal areas during the height of the storm.

"Waterford City and County Council is advising motorists to continue to exercise caution when travelling, slow down and increase stopping distances," said the spokesperson.

"Motorists are also reminded to be conscious of vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists," she added.

For any Waterford homes that have been directly affected by Storm Chandra, the Department of Social Protection has opened its Emergency Response Payment which provides short-term immediate financial support to people whose homes are damaged by flooding or other severe weather events, and who are not able to meet costs for essential needs, household items and, in some instances, structural repair.

The payment may cover such things as: food, clothing and bedding where loss is experienced through flooding or structural damage to a home due to a severe weather event.

"Damage to your home and its essential contents, such as carpets, flooring, furniture, household appliances and bedding," said the spokesperson.

Stage One of the Emergency Response Payment scheme is now open and remains available until next Wednesday, February 4th.