Clinics and appointments scheduled in the Derrybeg Health Centre today are cancelled as the area in inaccessible due to flooding.

“All Public Health Nurse and Community Intervention Team appointments have been cancelled today,” a spokesperson for the HSE said.

This morning the Donegal News reported that parts of Gaoth Dobhair were hit by serious flooding overnight, causing dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption locally.

One of the worst-hit spots was the road opposite the NowDoc medical centre, which is completely flooded.

In the midst of the chaos, a local tractor driver has been praised by local Cllr John Sheamuis Ó Fearraigh for transporting nurses and doctors to their workplace.

A local tractor driver transporting staff to the Gaoth Dobhair NowDoc which was hit by overnight flooding.

Speaking to the Donegal News, Cllr Ó Fearraigh said that the high tied coupled with the yellow weather rain warning has led to the severe flooding locally.

There is now growing concern as the weather warning is in place until 5pm this evening.

Cllr Ó Fearraigh has been in contact with Donegal County Council and the Office of Public Works (OPW) to coordinate emergency assistance and clean-up efforts.

The HSE have apologised for any inconvenience caused to service users impacted by the cancellations.

“For PHN appointment queries please contact 074 989 8349 Derrybeg office and leave a voicemail and it will be responded to as soon as possible.

“For CIT appointment queries please contact 074 910 9257 or 086 108 2129,” a HSE Spokesperson added.