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Shaun Keenan

Northern Ireland weather: Heavy flooding hits parts of Dungiven and Coleraine

Heavy flooding has impacted parts of the north west after torrential rain hit the region overnight.

Police have urged those travelling to avoid some areas of Co Derry due to standing water leaving some roads in a "hazardous condition".

Videos posted online show heavy bouts of spray and flooding flowing through Dungiven's main street during the early morning.

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Meanwhile, it's understood that the Quilly Road in Coleraine also suffered heavy flooding, but the road has since reopened to the public.

In a statement, the PSNI said: "Police are reminding motorists to take extreme caution when travelling on the roads this morning, Friday October 28th, due to hazardous driving conditions.

"There are a number of roads flooded and impassable. Please follow road signs, slow down and think about whether or not your journey is essential."

Meanwhile, Sinn Fein councillor for Dungiven, Sean McGlinchey, told MyDerry: "It was pretty bad this morning. The water was really heavy on Main Street and it was coming from all directions.

"Luckily, we seem to be over the worst of it now and it's thankfully clearing up. I haven't heard of any homes or businesses being affected, which is the biggest positive that we could've asked for under the circumstances.

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