The Infrastructure Minister has been called to urgently address the flooding problem in Strabane, Co Tyrone.

Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley has requested Minister Nicola Mallon to visit the area.

She said: "Many businesses and residents in Strabane have been severely impacted by extensive flooding in the town.

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"This incident comes just a few weeks after the local community were given reassurances by the Department for Infrastructure and NI Water that the cause of the flooding would be addressed which would prevent future flooding.

"This is the second serious flooding occurrence in a month which has left business owners and residents extremely frustrated and upset at the failure to resolve this problem.

"It has also caused further financial stress on businesses that are already under pressure due to Covid-19."