TRAFFIC: Flash floods on many routes in Kildare due to downpours

There is heavy surface water on many routes across Co Kildare this morning due to torrential overnight rain.

Almost one inch of rainfall fell between midnight and 6am this morning, according to Kildare Weather on Twitter.

Floods are reaching across some secondary roads such as in Kildare Town and the R445 between Naas and Newbridge also has spot flooding.

AA Roadwatch warned of heavy surface water on all routes around Clane, including on the Kilcock/Naas Rd (R407) and the Celbridge/Allenwood Rd (R403).

"Leave plenty of extra time for your journey and slow down. Leave extra distance between your car and the car in front of you," the AA said.

The M7/N7 is very slow this morning due to the conditions from the M9 merge to after Naas northbound.

A number of roads in Munster and Leinster have been forced to close as they were impassible due to flooding.

Weather Warning

A Met Eireann weather warning for rainfall in Leinster and Munster remains in place until 9pm tonight.

Bands of heavy rain moved up from the south overnight - but are due to clear later on Wednesday.

Levels of 30 to 40mm are expected, but larger totals are possible on high ground.