Torrential downpours and gales overnight have caused widespread chaos around the country this morning, with a Status Orange weather warning issued by Met Éireann in effect until 2pm this afternoon.  The damage caused by Storm Frank has been extensive, with many power outages reported across the country. According to RTÉ News, over 4,000 homes are still awaiting the return of electricity and many roads have been closed due to severe flooding. Cork and the Midlands have been most adversely affected by flooding, with rivers bursting their banks and streets filling with water.

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Devastating for families affected as badly as this. People are going to need community help. #Midleton#corkfloodspic.twitter.com/ltwNUjdMUL

— Padraig Hoare (@PodgeEcho) December 30, 2015

#corkfloods Main Street in Midleton at 8:30am. pic.twitter.com/nGEc6xVuPO

— Mon (@Mon_eet_fuk) December 30, 2015

Picture of #Blackpool #Cork ....outside the church... #StormFrank is making its mark. #CorkFloods #CorkCity pic.twitter.com/HKG47dBjMH — Pierce Kennedy (@PierceKennedy) December 29, 2015

#StormFrank: Serious Flooding in Graiguenamanagh, Kilkenny https://t.co/rHQCorzaq6

— Barra Best (@barrabest) December 30, 2015

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