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Heavy rain has led to hundreds of flood calls across Wales including a woman and baby trapped in a house with water 5ft (1.5m) deep outside.Heavy rain has led to hundreds of flood calls across Wales including a woman and baby trapped in a house with water 5ft (1.5m) deep outside.
South Wales fire service said it was "under extreme pressure" with incidents including that of the woman and child at Ynysboeth, Cynon valley. South Wales fire service said it was "under extreme pressure" with incidents including that of the woman and child at Ynysboeth, Cynon Valley.
Gwent Police has warned against driving in the Rhymney and Sirhowy valleys after landslides in seven communities.Gwent Police has warned against driving in the Rhymney and Sirhowy valleys after landslides in seven communities.
A jazz festival and the Cardiff Pride event have been cancelled due to rain. People are being advised not to make rail journeys across south east Wales.
Environment Agency Wales said five flood warnings were in place. A jazz festival and the Cardiff Pride event have also been cancelled.
There were also weather warnings in place for many parts of England, with heavy rain affecting central, southern and south-western areas.There were also weather warnings in place for many parts of England, with heavy rain affecting central, southern and south-western areas.
There are now 19 Environment Agency flood warnings in force - 16 in south and west Wales and three in south west England.
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FLOODING AT A GLANCE Woman and baby trapped in house, Cynon valleyTrains disrupted Cardiff-Swansea, Ebbw Vale and CaerphillyFive flood warnings on rivers in south and west WalesAmmanford, Burry Port, parts of Pembrokeshire and Rhondda and Cynon valleys particularly affectedA470 closed southbound between the Abercynon roundabout and the Pontypridd junctionsLandslips in several areas; a 8ft wall collapsed in PontypriddWoman driver in floodwater under bridge, Dowlais4x4 driver trapped crossing ford, River Rhiw, near WelshpoolStena Line's 0855 BST and 1500 BST sailings cancelled, Holyhead FLOODING AT A GLANCE Woman and baby trapped in house, Cynon valleyTrains disrupted Cardiff-Swansea, Ebbw Vale and Caerphilly16 flood warnings on rivers in south and west WalesAmmanford, Burry Port, parts of Pembrokeshire and Rhondda and Cynon valleys particularly affectedA470 closed southbound between the Abercynon roundabout and the Pontypridd junctionsLandslips in several areas; a 8ft (2.4m) wall collapsed in PontypriddWoman driver in floodwater under bridge, Dowlais4x4 driver trapped crossing ford, River Rhiw, near WelshpoolStena Line's 0855 BST and 1500 BST sailings cancelled, Holyhead
The warnings for south and west Wales came as South Wales fire service said it was particularly busy in the Abercynon, Treforest and the Glyncoch area of Pontypridd, Church Village and Llantrisant and the Aberbargoed to Abercarn area.The warnings for south and west Wales came as South Wales fire service said it was particularly busy in the Abercynon, Treforest and the Glyncoch area of Pontypridd, Church Village and Llantrisant and the Aberbargoed to Abercarn area.
Around 20 houses in a street in Ynysboeth, near Abercynon, have been flooded with 4ft (1.2m) of water, the service said.Around 20 houses in a street in Ynysboeth, near Abercynon, have been flooded with 4ft (1.2m) of water, the service said.
However, the woman and baby, who were trapped by the same flooding, were reported to be safe and well.However, the woman and baby, who were trapped by the same flooding, were reported to be safe and well.
Fire crews in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire were also called to incidents.Fire crews in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire were also called to incidents.
Arriva train services between Cardiff and Treherbert have been stopped following a landslip in the Trehafod area, with no estimate for when they were to resume. Trains
The rail firm ran buses between Cardiff and Bridgend on Friday morning when the line was closed due to flooding, until around 0830 GMT. Arriva Trains Wales services between Cardiff and Treherbert have been stopped following a landslip in the Trehafod area, with no estimate for when they will resume.
Trains to Ebbw Vale had to stop at Newbridge and were replaced by buses, as were services to Caerphilly when a tunnel was hit by flooding. The company says all rail services are severely disrupted and there are no services between Cardiff and Bridgend.
An 8ft wall collapsed in Park Street, Pontypridd, while at Dowlais, Merthyr, a woman was rescued from a car under a bridge. A number of pubs reported water in cellars. There are no services to Treherbert, Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare and all trains are terminating at Pontypridd.
Roads between Pontypridd and the Rhondda and Cynon valleys were flood-affected. Ebbw Valley line services are not running between Cross Keys and Ebbw Vale Parkway and services on the Rhymney Valley are severely disrupted.
An 8ft (2.4m) wall collapsed in Park Street, Pontypridd, while at Dowlais, Merthyr, a woman was rescued from a car under a bridge. A number of pubs have reported water in cellars.
Roads between Pontypridd and the Rhondda and Cynon valleys were also flood-affected.
Network Rail workers spent the night pumping out the floodwater at the two locations in St Fagans and Pontyclun to reopen the rail line to Cardiff.Network Rail workers spent the night pumping out the floodwater at the two locations in St Fagans and Pontyclun to reopen the rail line to Cardiff.
First Great Western began some London-bound trains from Cardiff instead of Swansea.First Great Western began some London-bound trains from Cardiff instead of Swansea.
The floodwater came from the River Ely and Network Rail said staff were monitoring the situation to ensure they could react quickly if it flooded again.The floodwater came from the River Ely and Network Rail said staff were monitoring the situation to ensure they could react quickly if it flooded again.
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Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said Burry Port, Saundersfoot and the Tenby areas were particularly badly affected.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said Burry Port, Saundersfoot and the Tenby areas were particularly badly affected.
They were also called to incidents in Ammanford, Neath, Carmarthen, Narberth, Cardigan and New Quay.They were also called to incidents in Ammanford, Neath, Carmarthen, Narberth, Cardigan and New Quay.
See footage taken from the RAF rescue helicopter of the car trapped in the flood (Footage courtesy of RAF Valley, Anglesey)See footage taken from the RAF rescue helicopter of the car trapped in the flood (Footage courtesy of RAF Valley, Anglesey)
Substantial surface water was reported on roads in Pembrokeshire after a heavy downpour, which forced Broad Haven Primary School to close due to flooding. Substantial surface water was reported on roads in Pembrokeshire after a heavy downpour, which forced Broad Haven Primary School to close.
Ferry firm Stena Line has cancelled its 0855 BST and 1500 BST sailings from Holyhead, Anglesey.Ferry firm Stena Line has cancelled its 0855 BST and 1500 BST sailings from Holyhead, Anglesey.
The gay and lesbian festival Cardiff Pride 2008, due to be held on Saturday, cancelled its showpiece event because Coopers Field is waterlogged. But there are hopes of some events being held at other venues in the city.The gay and lesbian festival Cardiff Pride 2008, due to be held on Saturday, cancelled its showpiece event because Coopers Field is waterlogged. But there are hopes of some events being held at other venues in the city.
The Jazz in the Park festival in Pontypool, due to start on Friday evening, was cancelled earlier.The Jazz in the Park festival in Pontypool, due to start on Friday evening, was cancelled earlier.
Two of the marquees were reportedly under 4 ins (10 cm) of water. Torfaen Council staff were working to dismantle the marquees before the weather became any worse. Two of the marquees were reportedly under 4in (10 cm) of water. Torfaen Council staff were working to dismantle the marquees before the weather became any worse.
Around 50 acts, including veteran pianist Stan Tracey, were due to appear.Around 50 acts, including veteran pianist Stan Tracey, were due to appear.
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Meanwhile, the Usk Show, due to be held on 13 September, has been cancelled due to ground conditions.Meanwhile, the Usk Show, due to be held on 13 September, has been cancelled due to ground conditions.
The delays and disruption come after a motorist became trapped in his 4x4 in the River Rhiw near Welshpool on Thursday and being rescued by an RAF helicopter. The delays and disruption come after a motorist became trapped in his 4x4 in the River Rhiw near Welshpool on Thursday. He was rescued by an RAF helicopter.
The 60-year-old had been trying to cross a ford when he became stranded.The 60-year-old had been trying to cross a ford when he became stranded.
BBC weather forecaster Liam Dutton said to expect a band of heavy rain lasting between four and five hours starting on Friday morning, along with strong winds and hill fog.BBC weather forecaster Liam Dutton said to expect a band of heavy rain lasting between four and five hours starting on Friday morning, along with strong winds and hill fog.
Up to 2ins (50mm) of rain was expected by lunchtime. Up to 2in (50mm) of rain was expected by lunchtime.
The stormy start to September follows the wettest August in Wales since 1992.The stormy start to September follows the wettest August in Wales since 1992.
Environment Agency Wales said rivers are "unseasonably high" following the recent rainfall and emergency services are on alert as Wales could feel the brunt of the first of the autumn storms.Environment Agency Wales said rivers are "unseasonably high" following the recent rainfall and emergency services are on alert as Wales could feel the brunt of the first of the autumn storms.
'Rivers''Rivers'
John Mosedale, flood risk manager for Environment Agency Wales, said: "I think the summer has been very unusual.John Mosedale, flood risk manager for Environment Agency Wales, said: "I think the summer has been very unusual.
"In my 30 years of dealing with floods, this is the worst in my recollection in being so miserable and damp but it really has kept the rivers pretty much topped up to a point we would expect to be getting around October time. "In my 30 years of dealing with floods, this is the worst in my recollection in being so miserable and damp, but it really has kept the rivers pretty much topped up to a point we would expect to be getting around October time.
"So to get them this early in the year is quite unusual. Heavy rainfall in September is not that unusual.""So to get them this early in the year is quite unusual. Heavy rainfall in September is not that unusual."
A flooded marquee at Pontypool, where the town's jazz festival was forced to cancelA flooded marquee at Pontypool, where the town's jazz festival was forced to cancel
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