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Fire service tackles flooding caused by heavy rain in Derry

Amy Stewart and Barra BestBBC News NI
Aodhán Roberts A bus drives through a heavily flooded streetAodhán Roberts
Foyle Street was closed earlier as a result of the flooding

The fire service has been dealing with flooding caused by heavy rain in parts of Londonderry.

The Foyle Road had been closed due to flooding from the Foyleside RBT to Craigavon Bridge Lower Deck earlier on Saturday but has since reopened.

Heavy, torrential and thundery downpours had been forecast to break out across parts of Northern Ireland throughout the day.

They followed a recent dry and warm spell that saw temperatures climbing well above average for the time of year.

Aodhán Roberts The picture shows Foyle Street flooded and firefighters at the top of it Aodhán Roberts
Saturday saw heavy downpours
Aodhán Roberts A fire engine with four fire fighters standing in front of it Aodhán Roberts
The fire service attended

The Foyle Road has been impacted by flooding after heavy rain in the past.