Buildings and cars damaged by flooding in Cork city

Around 100 buildings and dozens of parked cars have been damaged by flooding in Cork city centre, with damage estimated to run to millions of euro.
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Significant flooding has also been reported in the county following this morning's high tide.
The flood water has begun to recede, but many streets in Cork city were under up to a metre in water.
While flood warnings had been issued in advance, the speed at which the flood waters rose appeared to have taken many people by surprise.
The streets affected are the South Mall, Oliver Plunkett Street, Malboro Street, Princes Street, Pembroke Street and extending onto Patrick Street.