Water on lower Shannon down 500mm from Christmas peak
Over 800 properties affected by floods since early December - many more still at risk
Efforts continue to ensure Athlone houses not flooded
Westmeath County Council working to forecast for 40mm rise in waters by Wednesday
Families request evacuation as flood threatens town
Locals, council staff, Defence Forces and Civil Defence keep floodwater out of Athlone houses with additional pumps deployed in worst-affected areas
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