Heavy rains hit parts of the country this weekend, which could inundate homes while rural areas are blocked by water.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland due to possible heavy rain and thunderstorms.
The Bureau of Meteorology warned of “life-threatening” flash flooding, road closures and train cancellations.
The yellow warning continued this morning, covering parts of central and western Scotland.
Scotland will likely see 30-40mm of rain through Saturday, with a low risk of 80-100mm.
Additional warnings were issued on Sunday covering Fife, Tayside, north east Scotland and parts of the Northern Highlands and are expected to be in effect from midnight to 3pm.
A yellow warning for rain is in effect for Northern Ireland until midnight on Saturday and from 2am to 11am on Sunday.
The Japan Meteorological Agency also warned that heavy rain could flood homes and businesses, disrupting power and transportation.
There is also the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning.
The Scottish Environment Agency (Sepa) has issued a flood warning for the whole country, with the exception of parts of the Western Isles and North West Highlands, before heavy rain is expected over the weekend.
Commenting on the Midwest Scotland alert, Seppa said: Cities and transport networks are particularly at risk.
“Impacts could include low-lying flooding and roads with difficult traffic conditions.” Isolated properties may also be at risk.
“Due to the localized nature of the heaviest rains, impacts may be isolated and not all locations will be affected.”
The Republic of Ireland Weather Service, Met Eireann, has issued an orange warning for up to 50mm of heavy rain expected on Sunday morning.
Squalls can occur in Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Leish, Longford, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo and Waterford.
The orange warning was in effect from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Sunday, but a less severe yellow warning was issued for most of the country starting Saturday night.
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Source: Metro
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