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AFTER torrential rain lashed the county for the past 36 hours, further heavy rainfall is expected for a time today, leading to more flooding.

Met Éireann has this morning again issued a code level orange warning for Kerry, which remains in place until 6pm.

There is spot flooding and surface water on many routes particularly on the Dingle and Iveragh Peninsulas which sustained the worst of the rain. Motorists in all areas should exercise extreme caution and proceed with care on all routes.

The Inny Bridge on the N70 Ring of Kerry road is closed to traffic this morning due to flooding and is likely to remain closed for several hours. Motorists should use alternative routes. The R565 road from the main N70 towards Portmagee village is closed due to flooding at Lative.

At Dromid, the Dromcair bridge is closed and there is a lot of flooding on the Waterville side of the Ballaghasheen Pass. In west Kerry, there is some flooding in the Castlegregory area including at Tullig on the Stradbally road. There is also spot flooding on the N86 Tralee-Dingle road. The road between Portmagee and Ballinskelligs near Coomanaspig has been closed following a landslide. Motorists should avoid the area.

Further totals of 30 to 40mm are likely, with the highest values expected in coastal and mountainous areas. This warning is valid up to 3pm today, Tuesday,

Kerry County Council crews continue to monitor the situation on the ground. Emergencies can be reported to 066-7183588.