A shopping centre was forced to close on Monday afternoon after heavy rainfall caused a substantial leak in its roof flooding a number of businesses.
Several businesses inside Connswater Shopping Centre in the east of the city have been impacted after the leak was discovered.
The decision was taken to close the mall early, due to health and safety concerns.
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Repairs and clean-up operations are currently underway, however, the centre is expected to open as normal first thing on Tuesday morning.
It is understood that the electrics were switched off in parts of the centre before everyone inside was evacuated.
DUP MP for East Belfast Gavin Robinson said the centre closed after heavy bursts of rainfall caused water to come in through the roof, flooding a number of businesses.
He added: "Thoughts with traders and shop management while clean-up is underway.
"Stores outside of the main shopping centre Halfords, Home Bargains, Lidl & B&M are open."
In a post on social media, a spokesperson for Connswater said: "Unfortunately the centre had to close today due to adverse weather conditions. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused and we will reopen at 9am tomorrow."
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