It feared that flood waters in Clonlara will raise further, submerging homes in the townland of Springfield.
The ESB is expected to increase the flow of water through the Parteen Weir today and again tomorrow and further rainfall is expected throughout the day today.
Efforts to shore up flood defences are continuing, however.
It’s feared flooding issues plaguing homeowners in Springfield, Clonlara will worsen significantly before they get better.
Nine homes are at risk there, with two families already evacuated.
Flood defences have been put in place in the area, including thousands of sandbags, while members of Clare’s County fire Service have been stationed in the area to man water pumps.
The Civil Defence is assisting residents and the army is on standby.
The ESB is due to release more water from Parteen Weir today, bringing the total from 345 cubic metres per second to 370, but that’s expected to increase to 400 cumecs over the next five days.
Senior Engineer with Clare County Council John Leahy admits it’s a concern.
Springfield resident Bridget Kinsella fears, her home will become submerged by tonight.
Elsewhere, the flooding is having an impact in other areas.
Only 3rd year and 6th year students are attending St. Flannan’s College in Ennis today, because of extensive flooding on its grounds.
Dressing rooms at the school have also been flooded, and principal Fr Ignatius McCormack says they don’t know yet if all students will be allowed to return tomorrow.
Thousands of acres of farmland are flooded, prompting calls for supports to offset the additional costs.
Meanwhile, motorists are being urged to drive with care, with spot flooding on many roads, particularly in North Clare.
Irish Rail has been forced to implement bus transfers on some services between Limerick and Galway because of flooding on the rail line at Kiltartan in South Galway.
The transfers will operate between Ennis or Gort and Athenry for afternoon and evening services and this could continue for a number of days.
Irish Rail says it is also monitoring the situation at Ballycar, near Newmarket on Fergus, another flooding blackspot which is under threat of being submerged once more.
