Emergency personel working in the floods in Main street Midleton

Storm
Babet

Our photographers, along with our reporters, waded through flood waters in Cork to capture the devastation caused by Storm Babet.

Midleton under water. Credit: Eddie O'Hare

Locals rescued in from the flooding in Midleton.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Locals rescued in from the flooding in Midleton .

Locals rescued in from the flooding in Midleton

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Locals rescued in from the flooding in Midleton

Emergency personnel working in the floods in Main Street, Midleton.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Emergency personel working in the floods in Main street Midleton

Youngsters with their dog and footballs along with  stranded cars outside Sarsfields GAA pitch in Riverstown.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Youngsters with their dog and footballs along with stranded cars outside Sarsfields GAA pitch in Riverstown.

Flooding in MidletonVideo by Eddie O'Hare

Locals rescued in from the flooding in Midleton

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Locals rescued in from the flooding in Midleton

Rescue workers take to the waters on Main Street.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Emergency personel working in the floods in Main street Midleton .

Paul O'Neill clearing out O'Farrells on Main Street in Midleton.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Pual O'Neill clearing out O'Farrells on main street in Midleton

Water pouring across the road in Glanmire.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Water pouring across the road in Glanmire

Glanmire GAA engulfed by flood waters.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Glanmire GAA pitch flooded

Walking through the floods in Midleton.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Walking through the floods in Midleton .

Staff hold on to one another as they leave a flooded SuperValu in Midleton.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Staff hold on to one another as they leave a flooed SuperValu in Midleton.

Clearing up flood damage  in Rathcormac yesterday.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Clearing up flood damage in Rathcormac yesterday.

Alys and Zac Lane, Glanmire beside the damage road and flooded Glanmire GAA pitch.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Alys and Zac Lane , Glanmire beside the damage road and flooded Glanmire GAA pitch

While Midleton cleans up after Storm Babet, Timothy Whyte speaks about flooding on his home.  Video by Dan Linehan

The clean up at Bertelli Menswear on Main Street, Midleton, Cork after the flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

The clean up at Bertelli Menswear on Main Street, Midleton, Cork after yeasterdays flooding.

The HS2 hair salon on Main Street, Midleton, Cork which has been destroyed by flooding. 

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Teh HS2 hair salon on Main Street, Midleton, Cork which has been distroyed by flooding.

Rosaleen O'Donnell at HS2 hair salon on Main Street, Midleton, Cork which has been destroyed by flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Rosaleen O'Donnell at HS2 hair salon on Main Street, Midleton, Cork which has been distroyed by flooding.

Eleanor Dunlea cleaning up at Lollipop Kids on Main Street, Midleton, Cork after the flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Eleanor Dunlea cleaning up at Lollipop Kids on Main Street, Midleton, Cork after yeasterdays flooding.

Free tea, coffee and sandwiches supplied by Kevin and Heather Campbell on Main Street, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Free tea, coffee and sandwiches supplied by Kevin and Heather Campbell on Main Street, Midleton, Cork.

Mary Cott in her kitchen at Coolbawn Terrace, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Mary Cott in her kitchen at Coolbawn Terrace, Midleton, Cork after yeasterdays flooding.

Rosary Devlin in her sitting room which was destroyed by flooding at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Rosary Devlin in her sitting room which was distroyed by flooding at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Jack Welsh in his hall which was destroyed by flooding at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Jack Welsh in his hall which was distroyed by flooding at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Timothy Whyte cleaning up his kitchen floor after the flooding at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Timothy Whyte cleaning up his kitchen floor after the flooding at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Grainne O'Sullivan standing in her kitchen at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Grainne O'Sullivan standing in her kitchen at Thomas Street, Midleton, Cork.

The clean up at Urban Retreat hair salon in Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

The clean up at Urban Retreat hair salon in Midleton, Cork.

The clean up in Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

The clean up in Midleton, Cork.

Jemo cleaning up after the flooding at The Barber Rooms on Main Street, Midleton, Cork

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Jemo cleaning up after the flooding at The Barber Rooms on Main Street, Midleton, Cork

Cleaning up at Lollipop Kids on Main Street, Midleton, Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Cleaning up at Lollipop Kids on Main Street, Midleton, Cork after yeasterdays flooding.

Lia Vaz cleaning up at The Urban Shave which had been renovated six months ago and now destroyed by the flooding in Midleton, Co Cork.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Lia Vaz cleaning up at The Urban Shave which had been renovated six months ago and now destroyed by the flooding in Midleton, Co Cork.

Cleaning up after the flooding at Greenway were Jamie Roberts, Ciara Walsh and Ella Quirke in Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

Cleaning up after the flooding at Greenway were Jamie Roberts, Ciara Walsh and Ella Quirke in Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to members of the presss in MidletonVideo by Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to members of the press during his visit to the east Cork town of Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar peaking to members of the presss during his visit to the east Cork town of Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to Catherine Ahern, Asumpta Walsh, Alice and Mia Trihy at the doctor's surgery during his visit to the east Cork town of Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to Catherine Ahern, Asumpta Walsh, Alice and Mia Trihy at the doctor's surgery during his visit to the east Cork town of Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar standing in a charity shop with John Dunne and John Welsh during his visit to the east Cork town of Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

Picture:  Dan Linehan

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar standing in a charity shop with John Dunne and John Welsh during his visit to the east Cork town of Midleton which suffered massive flooding.

The actions of Sorensen in Glanmire during the flooding helped prevent major flooding in the town. The engineering company are currently working on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in the town and were able to divert flood water away from Hazelwood Shopping Centre. The R639 road remains closed as they attempt to clear a blocked culvert.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

The actions of Sorensen in Glanmire during the flooding helped prevent major flooding in the town. The engineering company are currently working on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in the town and were able to divert flood water away from Hazelwood Shopping Centre. The R639 road remains closed as they attempt to clear a blocked culvert.

The actions of Sorensen in Glanmire during the flooding helped prevent major flooding in the town. The engineering company are currently working on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in the town and were able to divert flood water away from Hazelwood Shopping Centre. The R639 road remains closed as they attempt to clear a blocked culvert.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

The actions of Sorensen in Glanmire during the flooding helped prevent major flooding in the town. The engineering company are currently working on the Glashaboy Flood Relief Scheme in the town and were able to divert flood water away from Hazelwood Shopping Centre. The R639 road remains closed as they attempt to clear a blocked culvert.

Storm Babet flood Video by Chani Anderson

Ian & Vicky Hannon attempt to rescue cars abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road but even they can’t get through the deluge caused by Storm Babet in Cork.

Picture:  Chani Anderson

Ian & Vicky Hannon attempt to rescue cars abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road but even they can’t get through the deluge caused by Storm Babet in Cork.

Ian & Vicky Hannon attempt to rescue cars abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road but even they can’t get through the deluge caused by Storm Babet in Cork.

Picture:  Chani Anderson

Ian & Vicky Hannon attempt to rescue cars abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road but even they can’t get through the deluge caused by Storm Babet in Cork.

Cars abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road in Cork as Storm Babet pours its deluge and causes traffic chaos.

Picture:  Chani Anderson

Cars abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road in Cork as Storm Babet pours its deluge and causes traffic chaos.

John Murphy and Darren Healy watch on as roads subside and cars are abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road as Storm Babet causes traffic chaos in Cork.

Picture:  Chani Anderson

John Murphy and Darren Healy watch on as roads subside and cars are abandoned to the floods on the Rochestown road as Storm Babet causes traffic chaos in Cork.

Flooding in Glanmire and Riverstown Video by Eddie O'Hare

Flood waters on Rutland Street, Cork City during Storm Babet on Wednesday morning.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Flood waters on Rutland Street, Cork City during Storm Babet on Wednesday morning.

A pedestrian makes his way through flood waters on Rutland Street, Cork City during Storm Babet on Wednesday morning.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

A pedestrian makes his way through flood waters on Rutland Street, Cork City during Storm Babet on Wednesday morning.

Cork City Council workers Eddie Kelly and Ger Murphy working on the drains as they attempt to clear flood water on South Terrace, Cork City during Storm Babet. on Wednesday morning. Flood scenes Cork City.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Cork City Council workers Eddie Kelly and Ger Murphy working on the drains as they attempt to clear flood water on South Terrace, Cork City during Storm Babet. on Wednesday morning. Flood scenes Cork City.

Flooding at Copper Valley View in Glanmire .

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Flooding at Copper Valley View in Glanmire .

Streets around Midleton Garda station which was flooded.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Streets around Midleton Garda station which was flooded .

Lots of surface water on roads as high tide hit the city centre on Wednesday morning. Video by Larry Cummins 

Flooding on Main street Midleton.

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Flooding on Main street Midleton .

Flooding on Main street Midleton.   

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Flooding on Main street Midleton

Flooding on Main street Midleton. 

Picture:  Eddie O'Hare

Flooding on Main street Midleton .

A delivery man wades through a flooded Main street as he brings vital pharmaceutical drugs to a nearby chemist in Carrigaline Co. Cork.

Picture:  David Creedon

A delivery man wades through a flooded Main street as he brings vital pharmaceutical drugs to a nearby chemist in Carrigaline Co. Cork.

Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland. 19th October, 2023. An articulated lorry abandoned after it was caught in flood waters during Storm Babet on the Ballea Road outside Carrigaline Co. Cork.

Picture:  David Creedon

Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland. 19th October, 2023. An articulated lorry abandoned after it was caught in flood waters during Storm Babet on the Ballea Road outside Carrigaline Co. Cork.

Centre Park Road was impassable due to flooding during Storm Babet on Wednesday morning. Video by Larry Cummins 

Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland. 19th October, 2023. A car trapped in flood waters in a driveway of a house on the Balle Road outside Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

Picture:  David Creedon

Carrigaline, Cork, Ireland. 19th October, 2023. A car trapped in flood waters in a driveway of a house on the Balle Road outside Carrigaline, Co. Cork. -

A water pump being used to divert flood waters away from a new housing estate in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

Picture:  David Creedon

A water pump being used to divert flood waters away from a new housing estate in Janeville, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.

Cork City Council worker Ger Murphy gives a 'piggy back' to lady as he helps her avoid flood water on South Terrace, Cork City during Storm Babet. Flood scenes Cork City.

Picture:  Larry Cummins

Cork City Council worker Ger Murphy gives a 'piggy back' to lady as he helps her avoid flood water on South Terrace, Cork City during Storm Babet. Flood scenes Cork City.

Storm Babet hit the west of Ireland for the second day. Big waves smashed against the rocks in Rosscarbery.

Picture:  Andy Gibson.

Storm Babet hit the west of Ireland for the second day. Big waves smashed against the rocks in Rosscarbery.

Flooding on South Terrace and Rutland Street, Cork City Video by Larry Cummins 

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