Flooding Hits Co Cork; Status Orange Warning Issued

A major cleanup operation is underway in Co Cork, Ireland, after heavy rainfall caused significant flooding, particularly in Bantry. Minister Peter Burke has indicated the potential reopening of the Emergency Business Flooding Scheme to assist affected businesses. Met Éireann has issued a Status Orange rain warning for Cork and Kerry, with a risk of river and coastal flooding, while Waterford, Clare, Limerick, Galway, and Mayo are under Status Yellow warnings. Difficult travel conditions are expected throughout the affected areas. Additionally, in India, a yellow alert has been issued for several districts due to expected heavy rains from cyclonic circulations over the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Kerala faces severe weather warnings, and fishermen are advised against venturing into coastal waters.