"Community Unites to Protect Newcastle Homes from Flooding Crisis"

In County Down, community members rallied to protect homes from flooding after heavy rain in the Mourne Mountains, showcasing resilience and solidarity during the crisis.

• After significant rainfall from the Mourne Mountains on a recent Sunday, local residents on Tullybrannigan Road in County Down worked tirelessly with sandbags to prevent flooding.
• Sinn Fein councillor Willie Clarke praised the communitys efforts, stating they saved loads of houses from being flooded during the environmental crisis in Newcastle upon Tyne.
• The Met Office had warned of severe weather, prompting neighbors to mobilize early in the morning to combat rising floodwaters threatening homes in Northern Ireland.