Downpatrick business owners assess flood damage

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Businesses owners in the Co Down town of Downpatrick are getting into their flooded businesses for the first time after two days under water.

The commercial centre was badly affected when the nearby Quoile River overtopped its banks early on Thursday.The fire and rescue service is using high volume pumps to pump water more than 1km away and while water levels have dropped dramatically overnight as a result, it could be some time before the water clears. Devastation in Downpatrick as businesses owners get into their flooded businesses for first time since Thursday @rtenews pic.twitter.

— conor macauley November 4, 2023 The absence of a Stormont executive mean there are no ministers to drive a response. It is being left to the Northern Ireland Civil Service to potentially find money to find a support scheme. Colman Maginness helps run the family jewellers in St Patrick's Square, and said customers, family and friends had all helped as he assessed the damage."We'll do our damndest to make sure we're still here", he said.

 

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