€59m in damage to roads after Storm Chandra, say councils

The cost of repairing local and regional roads damaged during Storm Chandra and the following wet weather could cost almost €59 million, the local authorities worst hit have said.

4 Mar, 06:00 — 4 Mar, 06:00

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The significant road damage from Storm Chandra and prolonged wet weather will require substantial public funds for repairs, impacting local budgets and potentially disrupting transportation. The record rainfall in the east highlights the increasing intensity of weather events, posing ongoing challenges for infrastructure resilience.

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Local authorities estimate nearly €59 million in damage to roads following Storm Chandra and subsequent wet weather, with Dublin Airport recording its wettest February ever. While eastern counties experienced heavy rainfall, western regions were drier than usual.

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Met Éireann's analysis of regional rainfall, noting drier conditions in western counties and heaviest rain along the east coast
Specific percentage of rainfall above average for Dublin Airport in February (255%)

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Local authorities estimate road damage from Storm Chandra and subsequent wet weather to be nearly €59 million
Dublin Airport experienced its wettest February on record

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The cost of repairing local and regional roads damaged by Storm Chandra and subsequent wet weather could be almost €59 million.

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Dublin Airport recorded its wettest February ever.

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Rainfall at Dublin Airport in February was 255% above average.

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Met Éireann analysis shows drier than usual weather in western counties last month.

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Met Éireann's analysis of regional rainfall, noting drier conditions in western counties and heaviest rain along the east coast

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Specific percentage of rainfall above average for Dublin Airport in February (255%)

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Initial Damage AssessmentMarch 4 morning

Local authorities report an estimated €59 million in road damage following Storm Chandra and subsequent wet weather.

Meteorological ContextMarch 4 morning

Met Éireann provides context on February's rainfall, noting record levels in Dublin and regional variations.

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Dublin Airport recorded its wettest February ever, with rainfall 255% above average

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