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Flooding in Tullamore, Ireland, from blocked drains caused sewage-contaminated water to enter homes and rivers, prompting road closures and calls for urgent repairs.
Two streets in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland, have reopened after flooding from heavy rain overwhelmed drainage systems, with blockages from leaves and baby wipes in new gullies causing water to back up.
Sewage-contaminated floodwaters entered homes and flowed into the Grand Canal and Tullamore River, prompting a road closure and safety warnings.
Officials cite a failing drainage system and delayed repairs, with major work not expected until next year.
Residents reported severe flooding, and local leaders called for immediate action, including pausing a separate pipeline project.
No injuries were reported, but the area remains under review.
Las inundaciones en Tullamore, Irlanda, causadas por drenajes obstruidos provocaron que el agua contaminada con aguas residuales entrara en casas y ríos, lo que provocó el cierre de carreteras y la necesidad de reparaciones urgentes.