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Homes and roads are flooded again Homes and roads are flooded again
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More flooding has hit parts of Wales for the second time in three days, with homes and roads badly affected.More flooding has hit parts of Wales for the second time in three days, with homes and roads badly affected.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were inundated with flood-related calls across the area.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said they were inundated with flood-related calls across the area.
There were reports of floods in Mayals Mumbles, and in Pembrokeshire at Tenby, Broad Haven and Martletwy.There were reports of floods in Mayals Mumbles, and in Pembrokeshire at Tenby, Broad Haven and Martletwy.
Roads closed included the A483 and A490 in Powys, and many sporting fixtures were off. The Met Office had warned of 15mm (0.6in) of rain in three hours. Roads were closed and sporting fixtures were off, including Bristol Rovers v Swansea. The Met Office had warned of 15mm (0.6in) rain in three hours.
Roads in north Wales were also flooded, a woman was rescued from her car, and more rain and strong winds are forecast for the rest of the weekend.Roads in north Wales were also flooded, a woman was rescued from her car, and more rain and strong winds are forecast for the rest of the weekend.
Many rugby and football games and horse racing at Chepstow were called off. Much sport was cancelled, including all games in rugby's Principality Premiership, and horse racing at Chepstow was abandoned.
WEATHER-AFFECTED ROADS A477 Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock: Closed to high-sided vehicles due to strong winds between Pembroke Dock and B4325 NeylandA487 Machynlleth: A487 closed both ways due to flooding at A493A490, Welshpool: Closed both ways due to flooding between A483 at Welshpool and B4388 KingswoodSource: Traffic WalesWEATHER-AFFECTED ROADS A477 Cleddau Bridge, Pembroke Dock: Closed to high-sided vehicles due to strong winds between Pembroke Dock and B4325 NeylandA487 Machynlleth: A487 closed both ways due to flooding at A493A490, Welshpool: Closed both ways due to flooding between A483 at Welshpool and B4388 KingswoodSource: Traffic Wales
Fire crews were called to a number of flooded properties in Pembrokeshire, and were pumping out homes in several areas after hours of torrential rain.Fire crews were called to a number of flooded properties in Pembrokeshire, and were pumping out homes in several areas after hours of torrential rain.
People were advised to take care and consult Traffic Wales and Environment Agency websites for information.People were advised to take care and consult Traffic Wales and Environment Agency websites for information.
Mid and West Wales Fire Service were called out at about 2130 GMT on Friday to help a woman whose car was stuck in flood water on the Llandrinio to Criggion road, north of Welshpool, Powys.Mid and West Wales Fire Service were called out at about 2130 GMT on Friday to help a woman whose car was stuck in flood water on the Llandrinio to Criggion road, north of Welshpool, Powys.
Water was entering the car and firefighters rescued the woman, who was not injured.Water was entering the car and firefighters rescued the woman, who was not injured.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the A483 between Newtown and Llanymynech was closed both ways, and the A470 between Caersws to Machynlleth was passable with care.Dyfed-Powys Police said the A483 between Newtown and Llanymynech was closed both ways, and the A470 between Caersws to Machynlleth was passable with care.
The A490 was also shut at Welshpool, Powys, due to flooding.The A490 was also shut at Welshpool, Powys, due to flooding.
The A487 was closed both ways at Machynlleth after the River Dyfi burst its banks.The A487 was closed both ways at Machynlleth after the River Dyfi burst its banks.
The railway line between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury, which was closed on Friday because of water on the line, has now reopened.The railway line between Machynlleth and Shrewsbury, which was closed on Friday because of water on the line, has now reopened.
Saturday's problems followed floods on Thursday, when water reaching an estimated 8ft (2.4m) hit some 60 homes in Ystrad, Rhondda, after a culvert became blocked. Roads in mid Wales had also been blocked.Saturday's problems followed floods on Thursday, when water reaching an estimated 8ft (2.4m) hit some 60 homes in Ystrad, Rhondda, after a culvert became blocked. Roads in mid Wales had also been blocked.