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Rivers and flooding

Mullygarry, Fermanagh; after thirty-five consecutive days of rain in 2009, the water levels on Lough Erne rose to 158ft above sea level, the highest since records began in 1956 (image Dean Molyneaux, under Creative Commons).
Environment Infrastructure Water 

Managing Flood risk in Northern Ireland: Are we prepared?

9th September 20166th January 2020 Des McKibbin Rivers and flooding

Reading Time: 3 minutes Prolonged heavy rainfall over the winter of 2015 has shown how devastating flooding can be to homes, businesses and critical

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This blog provides an opportunity for the Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe) to produce short, topical articles in an accessible format, primarily for MLAs and their support staff, but also for a wider audience. RaISe employs subject specialists and library professionals to provide research and information in support of Assembly business. We produce written and oral briefings in an impartial, objective, timely and non-partisan manner. You can find out more about our work by visiting the RaISe pages on the Northern Ireland Assembly Website.

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