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Flash flooding hits homes after rain across Wales Flash flooding hits homes after rain across Wales
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Homes have been affected by flash flooding following heavy rain which has prompted weather warnings across Wales.Homes have been affected by flash flooding following heavy rain which has prompted weather warnings across Wales.
Fire crews have been dealing with incidents in Neath Port Talbot, Gwynedd and the south Wales valleys.Fire crews have been dealing with incidents in Neath Port Talbot, Gwynedd and the south Wales valleys.
The Environment Agency issued several flood alerts for rivers as forecasters warned downpours could affect large parts of the country. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issued several flood alerts for rivers as forecasters warned downpours could affect large parts of the country.
The Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" severe weather warning about the possibility of localised flooding.The Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" severe weather warning about the possibility of localised flooding.
Emergency services were called to 10 properties in a street at Aberavon near Port Talbot.Emergency services were called to 10 properties in a street at Aberavon near Port Talbot.
Fire officers said the drainage system was unable to cope with the amount of rain that had fallen but water had only entered one home so far.Fire officers said the drainage system was unable to cope with the amount of rain that had fallen but water had only entered one home so far.
Crews are pumping water away from the street in an attempt to prevent other homes being affected.Crews are pumping water away from the street in an attempt to prevent other homes being affected.
Incidents have also been reported at single properties in Blaenavon, Torfaen; Trealaw in Rhondda; and Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent.Incidents have also been reported at single properties in Blaenavon, Torfaen; Trealaw in Rhondda; and Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent.
In north Wales, fire crews attended reports of flooding at two homes, in Caernarfon and Bangor.In north Wales, fire crews attended reports of flooding at two homes, in Caernarfon and Bangor.
The River Conwy at Llanrwst in Conwy county also burst its banks after heavy rain.The River Conwy at Llanrwst in Conwy county also burst its banks after heavy rain.
The Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the following rivers early on Monday afternoon: NRW issued flood alerts for the following rivers early on Monday afternoon:
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the whole of Wales which is valid until 21:00 BST on Monday.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for the whole of Wales which is valid until 21:00 BST on Monday.
A Met Office spokesman said that floods were a greater risk after periods of dry weather, with hardened ground not allowing water to be absorbed.A Met Office spokesman said that floods were a greater risk after periods of dry weather, with hardened ground not allowing water to be absorbed.
More than 60mm of rain was possible in parts of Wales with people advised "to be aware of the risk of surface water flooding".More than 60mm of rain was possible in parts of Wales with people advised "to be aware of the risk of surface water flooding".
Yellow warnings are the least serious severe weather alerts issued by the Met Office, ahead of orange warnings to "be prepared" and red warnings to "take action".Yellow warnings are the least serious severe weather alerts issued by the Met Office, ahead of orange warnings to "be prepared" and red warnings to "take action".