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| Up to 100 homes were evacuated after flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf last night. | Up to 100 homes were evacuated after flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf last night. |
| Fifteen people were looked after in a community centre at Rhydfelin, near Pontypridd, after three culverts were overwhelmed following torrential rain. | Fifteen people were looked after in a community centre at Rhydfelin, near Pontypridd, after three culverts were overwhelmed following torrential rain. |
| One councillor estimated that between 30 and 40 homes were flooded. | One councillor estimated that between 30 and 40 homes were flooded. |
| South Wales Fire and Rescue were also called to flooding incidents in Caerphilly and the Rhiwbina, Roath and Whitchurch areas of Cardiff. | South Wales Fire and Rescue were also called to flooding incidents in Caerphilly and the Rhiwbina, Roath and Whitchurch areas of Cardiff. |
| South Wales Police said they received around 450 calls about flooding in the Pontypridd, Cardiff and Caerphilly areas between 1500 BST and 2300 on Saturday. | |
| In some houses the flooding reached the ceiling and one person was admitted to hospital with a broken leg. | |
| Councillor Maureen Webber, who represents the Rhydfelin Central ward on Rhondda Cynon Taf council, said there had been a series of floods on the estate over 30 years but the "force of the water was quite unbelievable". | Councillor Maureen Webber, who represents the Rhydfelin Central ward on Rhondda Cynon Taf council, said there had been a series of floods on the estate over 30 years but the "force of the water was quite unbelievable". |
| She said: "I'm really upset to think people have had to suffer again because of the force of nature. It's ironic thing because we've just attracted a huge sum of money, somewhere in the region of £2.4m to alleviate the problem." | She said: "I'm really upset to think people have had to suffer again because of the force of nature. It's ironic thing because we've just attracted a huge sum of money, somewhere in the region of £2.4m to alleviate the problem." |
| Resident Mandy Hallett came home after a day out to find a fire crew pumping out her house. | Resident Mandy Hallett came home after a day out to find a fire crew pumping out her house. |
| We appreciate all the help we have had from everybody in the community. We had donations of clothing and towels, because everyone was soaked through, as well as duvets and sleeping bags Glyntaff Tenants and Residents Association | We appreciate all the help we have had from everybody in the community. We had donations of clothing and towels, because everyone was soaked through, as well as duvets and sleeping bags Glyntaff Tenants and Residents Association |
| She told BBC Radio Wales: "I've been across the top road and all the walls are down. I've seen people carrying their kids across the road... they've been crying. | She told BBC Radio Wales: "I've been across the top road and all the walls are down. I've seen people carrying their kids across the road... they've been crying. |
| "There was one old lady up there who was really cold and I put blankets on her and you've got people taking their doors off the hinges to try to stop the water going through the house". | "There was one old lady up there who was really cold and I put blankets on her and you've got people taking their doors off the hinges to try to stop the water going through the house". |
| A spokeswoman for the Glyntaff Tenants and Residents' Association said that 12 adults and two children had spent the night at the community centre. Many more people, some with babies, had stayed with relations in the area. | A spokeswoman for the Glyntaff Tenants and Residents' Association said that 12 adults and two children had spent the night at the community centre. Many more people, some with babies, had stayed with relations in the area. |
| Action plan | Action plan |
| The spokesperson said: "Most people who had to leave their homes are hoping to go home tonight but quite a few who stayed the night at the community centre will have no chance because of the damage to their homes. | The spokesperson said: "Most people who had to leave their homes are hoping to go home tonight but quite a few who stayed the night at the community centre will have no chance because of the damage to their homes. |
| "We appreciate all the help we have had from everybody in the community. We had donations of clothing and towels, because everyone was soaked through, as well as duvets and sleeping bags." | "We appreciate all the help we have had from everybody in the community. We had donations of clothing and towels, because everyone was soaked through, as well as duvets and sleeping bags." |
| She added that the residents had been told to expect representatives Newydd Housing Association to arrive with an action plan for clearing up the flood damage. | She added that the residents had been told to expect representatives Newydd Housing Association to arrive with an action plan for clearing up the flood damage. |
| There was also a report of flooding to homes in Pandy Road in Bedwas, Caerphilly, with fire crews unblocking drains on Saturday afternoon. | There was also a report of flooding to homes in Pandy Road in Bedwas, Caerphilly, with fire crews unblocking drains on Saturday afternoon. |