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A stranded woman has been rescued from a car in floodwater and properties in mid and west Wales have been pumped out by fire crews after heavy rain. | A stranded woman has been rescued from a car in floodwater and properties in mid and west Wales have been pumped out by fire crews after heavy rain. |
The woman was brought to safety by firefighters at Troedyrhiw, near Newtown, Powys, just before 0700 BST. | |
Firefighters were also called out to a number of other areas of Powys and in Carmarthenshire, and the Dyfi bridge at Machynlleth was closed. | Firefighters were also called out to a number of other areas of Powys and in Carmarthenshire, and the Dyfi bridge at Machynlleth was closed. |
Forecasters predicted as much as 70mm (3in) of rain for parts of Wales. | Forecasters predicted as much as 70mm (3in) of rain for parts of Wales. |
Other areas of central and southern Britain were also told to expect a downpour. | Other areas of central and southern Britain were also told to expect a downpour. |
A series of flood warnings and flood watches was issued by the Environment Agency for several parts of Wales. | |
In Carmarthenshire, fire crews were called out to pump floodwater from the basement of the Llwyndafydd Arms at Saron, Llandyssul. There was also some flooding in Burry Port. | In Carmarthenshire, fire crews were called out to pump floodwater from the basement of the Llwyndafydd Arms at Saron, Llandyssul. There was also some flooding in Burry Port. |
Mid and West Wales Fire Service also dealt with calls to properties in Welshpool, Newtown, Llanfair Caereinion, Montgomery, Machynlleth. | Mid and West Wales Fire Service also dealt with calls to properties in Welshpool, Newtown, Llanfair Caereinion, Montgomery, Machynlleth. |
Dyfed-Powys Police said diversions were put in place after the Dyfi bridge was closed. | Dyfed-Powys Police said diversions were put in place after the Dyfi bridge was closed. |
As well as Wales, parts of the Midlands, northern England, and East Anglia are likely to see 30 to 50mm (2.5in) of rain and possibly more. | As well as Wales, parts of the Midlands, northern England, and East Anglia are likely to see 30 to 50mm (2.5in) of rain and possibly more. |
Across the UK, 50 rivers have been placed under flood watch. | Across the UK, 50 rivers have been placed under flood watch. |
Forecasters said Sunday would continue to be unsetlled, and mostly wet and windy. | Forecasters said Sunday would continue to be unsetlled, and mostly wet and windy. |
On Monday there will be a brief respite, with a cold and bright start, before the rain returns on Tuesday. | On Monday there will be a brief respite, with a cold and bright start, before the rain returns on Tuesday. |
Are you in one of the areas likely to be affected? You can send us your experiences using the form below. | Are you in one of the areas likely to be affected? You can send us your experiences using the form below. |
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