Fresh fears of further flooding have emerged across parts of Armagh and Portadown as the Met Office issues a new weather warning for heavy rain, just days after communities were left devastated by deluges earlier this week. Forecasters warn that further heavy rainfall could lead to renewed flooding, particularly in areas where ground conditions remain saturated and river levels are already high. In Armagh, parts of the city centre were inundated after the River Callan overflowed, while Portadown and Banbridge suffered similar flooding as water spilled from the River Bann. As of Thursday evening, water levels in Lough Neagh and along the River Bann were again on the rise, increasing the risk of further flooding if heavy rain materialises as forecast. Ms Lockhart said many business owners reported there were no sandbags available when flooding struck and no immediate access to meaningful financial support.