J3731 : Flooded path linking Islands Park and the Shimna Mile
taken 4 years ago, near to Newcastle, Co Down, Northern Ireland
Storm Francis
Moving in rapidly from the Atlantic overnight 24th-25th of August, 2020, the deepening Storm Francis brought intense rain to the North of Ireland. This resulted in flash flooding in many parts of the province, the worst incidence being in the coastal resort of Newcastle at the foot of the High Mournes in Co Down. Here, the Shimna River burst its banks and flooded low lying areas of the town. Over 100 homes were flooded and a major rescue operation was mounted by the PSNI, the NIFRS and HM Coastguard. A similar event took place in August 2008..
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- J3731, 1845 images (more nearby )
- Photographer
- Eric Jones (find more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 25 August, 2020 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Thursday, 27 August, 2020
- Geographical Context
- Subject Location
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Irish: J 372 312 [100m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.7093N 5:53.8278W - Camera Location
- Irish: J 372 312
- View Direction
- West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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