The public are advised to avoid Newry City Centre as it is experiencing unprecedented levels of flooding due to the canal bursting its banks overnight. Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

The public are advised to avoid Newry City Centre as it is experiencing unprecedented levels of flooding due to the canal bursting its banks overnight. Jonathan Porter / Press Eye

Weather: In Pictures: Devastating flooding in Newry after overnight rainfall as Storm Ciaran approaches

By Michael Cousins

Published 31st Oct 2023, 10:28 BST

Updated 31st Oct 2023, 13:23 BST

Newry Canal burst its banks overnight, flooding parts of the city centre.

Pictures from Pacemaker Press and Press Eye

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023
Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday.
Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding.
An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

5. PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Photo: Pacemaker

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023
Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday.
Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding.
An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

6. PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Photo: Pacemaker

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023
Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday.
Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding.
An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Local Sinn Fein councillor Liz Kimmins being interviewed at the scene.

7. PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Local Sinn Fein councillor Liz Kimmins being interviewed at the scene.

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Local Sinn Fein councillor Liz Kimmins being interviewed at the scene. Photo: Pacemaker

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023
Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday.
Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.
Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding.
An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

8. PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday.

PACEMAKER BELFAST 31/10/2023 Parts of Newry in County Down are under water after the city's canal burst its banks on Monday. Police warned the public not to travel between 21:00 GMT on Monday and 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Train lines, roads and some bus services have been affected by the flooding. An amber warning for heavy rain was in place in counties Armagh, Antrim and Down until 09:00 GMT on Tuesday. Photo: Pacemaker