The National Emergency Co-ordination group says the country remains in a severe flooding situation.

At the group's briefing this afternoon, Met Eireann warned that even a 'normal' amount of rainfall could cause further flooding in certain areas.

A Yellow alert for rain is in effect in the south-west of the country today, as showers follow heavy overnight rainfall.

Levels in the Shannon and other rivers remain high, and the OPW reports significant rises in the past 48 hours in river levels in parts of Munster.

People are also being urged to plan their journeys if they're returning to work tomorrow, while parents are being advised to check if their child's school has been affect by flooding.

Chairman of today's National Emergency Co-ordination group's meeting, Keith Leonard, says hundreds of homes have been hit: