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Updated on Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 5pm
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds on Tuesday 27 January due to Storm Chandra. A yellow weather warning for ice is also in place from 3am to 10am on Wednesday 28 January.
If there are any disruptions to our services and venues due to weather conditions, we will update this page as information becomes available. This information is subject to change, so make sure to check regularly.
Visit Met Office website (link opens in new window) to check the weather forecast.
Due to Storm Chandra, our bin collections have been disrupted on Tuesday 27 January. We’re now working through these routes.
The weather is likely to have an impact on all remaining collections this week. You should continue to leave your bin out this week until it is emptied.
If your bin is not emptied by 7pm the day after your usual collection, please report a missed bin collection online.
Bryson Recycling boxes due for collection on Tuesday 27 January which were not collected, will now be emptied on Saturday, 31 January.
All our parks, grass and 3G pitches and playgrounds are closed on Tuesday 27 January. Toilets in our parks cannot be accessed.
We would advise you not to visit Bog Meadows, Cavehill Country Park or our other open spaces on Tuesday 27 January.
City Hall grounds are also closed on Tuesday 27 January.
The mountain bike and jumps park at Barnett Demesne is closed on Tuesday 27 January.
City of Belfast Golf Club is closed on Tuesday 27 January.
Our cemeteries and crematorium grounds are closed to visitors but burials and cremations will take place as normal on Tuesday 27 January.
Our recycling centres and civic amenities are closed on Tuesday 27 January.
Sandbag containers will be open, if you need sandbags to protect your home from flooding.
Belfast Zoo is closed on Tuesday 27 January.
The Palm House in Botanic Gardens is closed on Tuesday 27 January.
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