Heavy rain causes Derry flooding

Heavy rain has resulted in flooding in a number of areas of Derry.

Among the areas affected has been Demesne Gardens (pictured) in the Creggan area of the city.

Sinn Fein Cllr Kevin Campbell said the flooding was caused by a number of drains becoming blocked.

He said: “There has been unprecedented rainfall over a numbers of hours this morning (Tuesday)and it has caused flooding in various locations.

“I have been contacted by residents in Eastway ,where a number of gullies became blocked with leaves and the water was right up on the pathways.

“I will be in contact DRD Roads Service to ensure that these hotspots for such flooding are looked at ,as a matter of urgency.”