A Met Éireann weather warning remains in place tonight with thundery downpours forecast for some parts of the country.

However, conditions are not expected to be as severe as yesterday.

Many areas were hit by heavy flooding last night and early this morning due to torrential rain.

A status yellow rainfall warning remains in place tonight for Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford and Waterford with rainfall amounts of between 20 and 30mm expected.

Commuters faced delays and road closures today as emergency services responded to hundreds of calls.

In Co Wexford, schools in Enniscorthy were advised to stay closed.

Both Abbey and Templeshannon quays are flooded and traffic is being diverted.

Footpath in templeshannon still open with sandbags and pallets @JOEdotie @beat102103 pic.twitter.com/J2nTY4Vf0u — Tweather Flash (@tweather_flash) November 14, 2014

AA Roadwatch said the new bridge is now passable, however the old bridge remains closed.

Traders in Enniscorthy say the town "is open for business" despite the flooding around the quays.

Also in Enniscorthy, a group of horses had to be rescued from a field after the River Slaney burst its banks.

Horses rescued from a field after River Slaney burst its banks (video via Patrick Browne) https://t.co/opFmxV6PmS — RTÉ News (@rtenews) November 14, 2014

Iarnród Éireann has said bus transfers are in place between Newry and Belfast tonight due to flooding on the line.

Elsewhere, the Maynooth to Dubin train is not stopping at Drumcondra due to flooding.

Bus Éireann said services are operating as normal with delays on some routes in Meath, Louth and Wicklow due to flooding.

Dublin Bus is advising customers of delays on some services this evening. Commuters are advised to check its website for more details.

Gardaí said there are several incidents of flooding in Dublin and motorists have been advised to drive with caution.

A number of houses on Nutgrove Avenue in Rathfarnham were flooded earlier.

Portmarnock: flooding at Drumnigh Rd & Chapel Rd. Please avoid these routes pic.twitter.com/ivofUZya0R — FingalCountyCouncil (@Fingalcoco) November 14, 2014

Two motorists were rescued from their cars at Lamb's Cross in Sandyford this morning and another Dublin Fire Brigade crew was sent to assist motorists at Kinsealy near the golf centre.

SRT crews from D Watch Swords at Kinsealy this morning, with thanks to @DFBAmbulance and no.13 FB. pic.twitter.com/6VD8TMOc6K — Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) November 14, 2014

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Enniskerry Road at Aiken's Village was also blocked.

Crews dealt with numerous flooding around the city all night, this scene from Nutgrove Avenue @DubFireBrigade pic.twitter.com/ISELRgwIlv — DFB No.3 Station (@DFBNo3) November 14, 2014

There were also reports of flooding in Ballymun, Clonshaugh, Sandymount and Blake's Cross.

In Wexford town, the old Wexford road at Ferrycarrig and the road at the heritage park are both flooded but passable.

Parents and children waded through flood waters around St Luke's National School in Tyrellstown in Dublin yesterday.

Dublin Fire Service said its control centre received calls over flooding in Wexford, Laois, Kildare, Cavan and Louth overnight.

A spokesperson said housing estates were flooded in Cleristown and Rosslare in Co Wexford, in Bettystown and Summerhill in Meath, and in Athy in Kildare.

Slaney is dropping in Tullow quickly now but still rising in Enniscorthy #flood #weather pic.twitter.com/W2VteiDfz7 — Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) November 14, 2014

In Laois, a motorist had to be rescued by a fire crew after becoming trapped in their car on a flooded road in Milltown.

There is understood to be major flooding on the N80 at Stradbally and the Strand Road at Ballickmoyler.

In Waterford major flooding was reported on the main N72 between Dungarvan and Cappoquin and in Ballymacarberry village.

The west of the country escaped the worst of the poor weather conditions overnight.



Parts of Northern Ireland were also badly affected by flooding.

Parked cars were stranded, shops and houses sand-bagged and traffic diverted in Newry, Co Down.

People in Newry are now referring to the north & south end of the city as the shallow end & the deep end. pic.twitter.com/Fq3ITUhGBh — Mark Simpson (@BBCMarkSimpson) November 14, 2014

An area of Belfast close to the Lagan River was also affected.

Northern Ireland could see 30-40mm falling on high ground tomorrow, a Met Office spokesman said. He added: "Because we have had a lot of rain we could see some localised flooding."

Newry and Mourne councillor John McArdle said he was wading through water in his Wellington boots, and added: "You would think you are in Venice, that's what it is like."

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Lots of rain, surface water in lots of places around the country. Lots of crashes also. Please allow lots of time & care if using the roads. — An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 13, 2014