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Thu 11 Nov 2002Roads cut as floodwater deluges areas of Dublin and LeinsterMudslides, rockfalls and flash flooding occurred in Cos Dublin and Wicklow yesterday after heavy rainfall brought already high water tables to bursting point.Part of Howth Head collapsed on to Balscadden Road last night with six feet of rock and mud blocking cars. Rain is believed to have loosened the cliff face. Fingal County Council engineers cleared the debris last night.