Heavy rain causes flooding across NI

Heavy rain swept across Northern Ireland on Saturday afternoon with police urging drivers to exercise caution on the roads as some areas were hit by flooding.

Some flights were diverted and an amber weather warning for thunder was issued by the Met Office. Here's an overview of how the afternoon panned out.

Flooding, caused by heavy downpours, has wreaked havoc on Northern Ireland's roads todayplaceholder image
Flooding, caused by heavy downpours, has wreaked havoc on Northern Ireland's roads today
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