NI Water has dispatched tankers after around 70,000 people have been left witout water in Meath and Louth.

The firm is assisting Irish Water as its workers are carrying out repairs to a burst watermain.

NI Water said it will continue to liaise with Irish Water and provide support until the incident has ended.

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NI Water's Director of Customer Service Delivery, Sean McAleese said: "Over the last number of years NI Water has worked with other utilities to identify ways in which we could provide mutual support and aid during periods of severe weather or other unforeseen situations. This agreement has worked very well in the past and can be a great help to a company when they need it most.

"We have a positive working relationship with Irish Water and are content to assist them in the event of an emergency."

(CD/MH)