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Roads, homes flooded after rain | Roads, homes flooded after rain |
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Heavy overnight rain in Wales has brought more flooding, closing some roads and causing delays for commuters. | Heavy overnight rain in Wales has brought more flooding, closing some roads and causing delays for commuters. |
A woman was rescued by fire crews after her car became stranded in 3ft (0.9m) of water between Crymych and Eglwyswrw in Pembrokeshire. | A woman was rescued by fire crews after her car became stranded in 3ft (0.9m) of water between Crymych and Eglwyswrw in Pembrokeshire. |
Three homes in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, were flooded with two others threatened. | Three homes in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, were flooded with two others threatened. |
There are 18 flood warnings and 32 flood watches in place for Wales including the River Taff in Cardiff. | There are 18 flood warnings and 32 flood watches in place for Wales including the River Taff in Cardiff. |
The three properties flooded and two others in danger of flooding in Abergavenny are situated on Station Road. | The three properties flooded and two others in danger of flooding in Abergavenny are situated on Station Road. |
Six vehicles have also been flooded in the town. | Six vehicles have also been flooded in the town. |
The fire service are at the scene pumping water from what appears to be a backed up culvert. | The fire service are at the scene pumping water from what appears to be a backed up culvert. |
The council are also there issuing sandbags. | The council are also there issuing sandbags. |
Monmouth AM Nick Ramsay, who visited the scene, called for the culvert to be replaced as soon as possible to avoid future incidents. | |
"I have been in contact with local homeowners for a number of months regarding flooding issues affecting Station Road." | |
Some homes in Abergavenny had the worst early problems | Some homes in Abergavenny had the worst early problems |
The Mid and West Wales Fire Service said it had dealt with 50 flood-related calls in south and west Wales in the three hour period between 0600 and 0900 GMT on Tuesday morning. | The Mid and West Wales Fire Service said it had dealt with 50 flood-related calls in south and west Wales in the three hour period between 0600 and 0900 GMT on Tuesday morning. |
The worst-hit areas were in Swansea, Cardigan and parts of Pembrokeshire. | The worst-hit areas were in Swansea, Cardigan and parts of Pembrokeshire. |
A spokesman said flooding had affected some properties and fire crews had been helping to clear blocked drains and culverts. | A spokesman said flooding had affected some properties and fire crews had been helping to clear blocked drains and culverts. |
However the spokesman said although they had been busy on Tuesday morning, the calls were starting to ease off. | However the spokesman said although they had been busy on Tuesday morning, the calls were starting to ease off. |
The A484 has been closed both ways in Gorseinon, Swansea as has the A48 between Chepstow and Magor. | The A484 has been closed both ways in Gorseinon, Swansea as has the A48 between Chepstow and Magor. |
The Usk to Chepstow road by the Usk showground is also flooded with cars experiencing difficulties getting through. | The Usk to Chepstow road by the Usk showground is also flooded with cars experiencing difficulties getting through. |
The latest bout of bad weather comes less than a week after heavy rain across north Wales flooded properties and busied fire and rescue crews throughout the region. | The latest bout of bad weather comes less than a week after heavy rain across north Wales flooded properties and busied fire and rescue crews throughout the region. |
However the fire service in this area said they had not received any calls regarding flood problems on Tuesday morning. | However the fire service in this area said they had not received any calls regarding flood problems on Tuesday morning. |
Apart from the problems in Abergavenny, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was dealing with three other flood-related calls - in Treorchy, Cwmbran and Usk. | Apart from the problems in Abergavenny, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it was dealing with three other flood-related calls - in Treorchy, Cwmbran and Usk. |
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