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Flash flooding is affecting 20 homes and a pub in Cardigan following heavy rain, as other parts of the country are warned they could also be hit. Flash flooding is affecting properties in Cardigan following heavy rain, as the Met Office issues a warning of heavy rain in east and north Wales.
Environment Agency Wales says rain could lead to localised flooding in parts of mid and south Wales. Six homes in Morgan Street have been cut off by floodwater with people standing outside waiting for rescue.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue, are now dealing with 40 incidents in the Ceredigion town, and have brought in rescue boats.
There are reports that a pub is under two feet of water.
Environment Agency Wales said rain could lead to localised flooding in parts of the country.
Drivers are being urged to take extra care as conditions are likely to be hazardous.Drivers are being urged to take extra care as conditions are likely to be hazardous.
Flash flooding is affecting properties at Castle Street, Caemorgan Road and St Dogmaels Road in Cardigan.Flash flooding is affecting properties at Castle Street, Caemorgan Road and St Dogmaels Road in Cardigan.
Nine fire engines are said to be in the town pumping out properties.
It started at around 15:00 BST after local streams were saturated from heavy rain, said Mid and West Wales Fire Service.It started at around 15:00 BST after local streams were saturated from heavy rain, said Mid and West Wales Fire Service.
There are reports that a pub is under two feet of water and emergency services are at the scene. People in Cardigan said there had been heavy rain intermittently throughout the day.
Environment Agency Wales's warning is for Powys, Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Newport and Cardiff. One man, who did not want to be named, said the downpours were so torrential at times that he could only see a couple of yards in front him.
"The main concern is for flooding on roads from drains that are blocked by leaves," the agency said. He said the amount of water had forced manhole covers up.
The Met Office has issued a warning of heavy rain on Thursday for much of eastern and northern Wales.
Environment Agency Wales said: "The main concern is for flooding on roads from drains that are blocked by leaves.
"Drivers are also being urged to take extra care as conditions are likely to be particularly hazardous."Drivers are also being urged to take extra care as conditions are likely to be particularly hazardous.
"People are advised to keep an eye on the forecast, and listen to local news bulletins for details of any disruption in their area, including flood alerts in some areas, which could escalate to flood warnings.""People are advised to keep an eye on the forecast, and listen to local news bulletins for details of any disruption in their area, including flood alerts in some areas, which could escalate to flood warnings."
BBC Wales meteorologist Derek Brockway said he believed around 1in (2cm) of rain had fallen in places.
"The worst of the rain has eased off in the south and west but there is more heavy rain to come in the north and east for a short time yet, with a Met Office warning in force," he said.
"It will be a wet start in the north and east on Thursday evening but the heavy rain will gradually clear so turning drier everywhere overnight."
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