Met Eireann has issued a status yellow rainfall warning for Cork and Kerry, as flood waters in many parts of the country remain at a critical level.
Rainfall totals of 25 to 40 milimetres are forecast in the region.
In Co. Tipperary some residents in the Kilganey area of Clonmel were evacuated last night as the local authority prepared for the River Suir to burst its banks.
However, the local authority says a number of families opted to stay in their homes.
The water level in the River Suir has remained at 3.8 metres overnight, but it's predicted it will reach the critical level of 4 metres.
Fine Gael Councillor for Clonmel is Michael Murphy, he said families were moved to the Clonmel Park Hotel;
The ESB says it will monitor the situation at Wicklow's Pollaphuca reservoir today after the rate of water through it was increased yesterday.
Residents along the Liffey in county Kildare are on the alert for flooding as a result.
The power company says it's taken the decision to increase water flow due to very heavy rainfall in the last number of weeks in the River Liffey catchment area.
The areas at risk are Kilcullen, Clane, Newbridge, Straffan and Celbridge.
Meanwhile in Westmeath the River Shannon has now reached a new record level.
The County Council says its concerned that at least 100 homes will flood if waters burst defences in Athlone.
Director of Services Barry Kehoe they're grateful the army has now joined them in their efforts:
