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    Heavy rain weather warning - advice and information

    Date published: 19 April 2025

    There is a heavy rain weather warning in some areas today. Travel delays, difficult driving conditions, flooding, and power cuts possible. The Flooding Incident Line number is 0300 2000 100.
    A house - Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100

    Weather warning

    The Met Office has sent out a weather warning for heavy rain.  

    Weather warnings let the public and emergency services know about potentially hazardous conditions. 

    You can find out more about weather warnings on the Met Office website.

    Emergency numbers

    You should note the following numbers in case of emergency:

    • emergency services – 999 or 112
    • Flooding Incident Line – 0300 2000 100
    • Northern Ireland Electricity Networks – 03457 643 643
    • NI Gas Emergency Service – 0800 002 001
    • Northern Ireland Water Waterline – 03457 440 088
    • Housing Executive – 03448 920 901

    There is information about emergencies at this link:

    • Be ready for emergencies

    Flooding Incident Line - 0300 2000 100

    The Flooding Incident Line is available 24 hours a day, every day. You can report flooding problems on roads, burst water mains and blocked drains.

    When you phone 0300 2000 100, a member of staff will:

    • take your details
    • contact the appropriate agency on your behalf

    This is a non-emergency number, so if you are in danger call the emergency services on 999.

    You can get more information about flooding at the following link:

    • Flooding in your area

    Plan your journey

    You should always plan your journey and check the latest weather and travel advice.

    Ask yourself if you can delay your journey until conditions improve.

    If you do travel, plan your journey carefully and allow extra time.

    Power cuts

    If adverse weather causes power cuts, you can get the latest information at this link:

    • Powercheck

    If your power is off and you want to report it or get more information, contact:

    • NIE Networks Customer Helpline: 03457 643 643
    • Report a power cut

    Financial help if your house floods

    If your home is flooded due to heavy rainfall, contact the local council and ask about their emergency payments scheme.

    • Scheme for Emergency Financial Assistance 

    Report a fallen tree or blocked road

    You can report a fallen tree or blocked road at the following link:

    • Report an obstruction on a road or street 

    Or by phoning 0300 200 7899.

    Roads information

    If there are any problems on the roads because of flooding, you can get the latest updates on the TrafficwatchNI website.

    Public transport

    You can find the latest information about bus and rail services on the Translink website. 

    Local council services

    If local council services are affected by adverse weather, the latest information should be available on council websites.

    • Local councils 

    Preparing for a flood

    To help reduce the impact of flooding on your home, you should:

    • have some sandbags, floodboards, or plastic covers prepared to block doorways and airbricks
    • know where to turn off your electricity and/ or gas
    • move your valuable belongings to safety
    • make sure your insurance provides cover against flood damage to property
    • keep a list of useful contact numbers such as your local council, emergency services, and your insurance company

    You can get more details on the preparing for a flood page.

    Driving and walking in flooded areas

    You should always plan your journey and check the latest weather and travel advice.

    Do not travel in heavy rainstorms unless absolutely necessary.

    In flooded areas, drivers should:

    • not enter flood water that is moving or is more than four inches deep
    • not drive through fast-flowing water under any circumstances as the car could be swept away

    In more shallow but passable water:

    • slow down
    • avoid creating bow waves which can damage your car engine

    and

    • remember to test the brakes after leaving the water

    Be aware of hidden dangers under the water, such as missing manhole covers, and guard against the possibility of falling into fast-flowing water.

    Do not try to walk through flooded areas. Even shallow water moving fast can sweep you off your feet and there may be hidden dangers, such as:

    • open drains
    • damaged road surfaces
    • submerged debris

    or

    • deep channels which can result in serious injury or, in the worst cases, death

    If you do become stranded in flood water and you feel there is a risk to life, dial 999 for emergency help.

    • Driving in adverse weather conditions

    Insurance claims after a flood

    If you are going to report flood damage to your insurance company there are certain things to remember.

    You should keep a record of the flood damage and any contact you have with the insurance company.

    If you have different insurers for the structure of your home and your contents, make sure you contact both.

    If you live in rented accommodation, the landlord will deal with the structure of your home. For contents claims, contact your own insurer.

    You can find out more at this link:

    • After a flood - making an insurance claim

    Preventing health problems

    The risk of becoming ill after contact with flood water is generally low.

    However, as it is not always clear whether flood water is contaminated, you should assume that it is and take appropriate precautions.

    There are things you can do to prevent health problems if your home floods:

    • wherever possible try to avoid coming into direct contact with flood water
    • do not let children play in flood water
    • use rubber gloves when cleaning up
    • wash hands after being in contact with flood water, sewage or anything contaminated by these
    • wash children’s hands regularly
    • clean toys that have been in flood water with disinfectant
    • cover cuts or open sores
    • don’t eat any food that has been in contact with flood water
    • clean all surfaces with disinfectant before any food is placed on them

    Contact your GP if you, or someone you know, develops a stomach upset following flooding.

    More useful links

    • What to do if a flood happens
    • Rivers and flooding
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