Flood warnings across Wales as Storm Bert to bring more rain | Global News Avenue

Dozens of flood warnings have been issued across Wales as Storm Bert continues to batter Wales, flooding homes and roads.

Flooding was reported in Rhondda Senon Taff, Caerphilly and Newport, and landslides in Wrexham and Powys.

In Pontypridd, residents have been rescuing people on their doorsteps after the River Taff burst its banks.

The Met Office has issued a heavy rain warning for large swaths of the country until 13:00 GMT, while wales natural resources More than 40 flood warnings and more than 60 warnings have been issued.

this State Grid Around 1,300 properties in south and west Wales were without power.

transport in wales Said some roads were closed due to flooding and downed trees.

Many of the flooded homes in Pontypridd were in Sion Street, where cars were also trapped in deep water.

One resident said they had received no warning until the water started coming in around 08:00 GMT on Sunday.

Firefighters from Cymmer fire station in Rhondda Cynon Taf were called to the A4106 Bwlch road from Treorchy to Nantymoel after a landslide left debris strewn across the road.

Another landslide in Brecon on Sunday has led to the Brecon Mountain Railway abandoning its special Christmas service.

Five adults and five children had to be rescued from a house after a landslide hit Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog on Saturday.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the property suffered “significant” damage after being hit by flooding and debris.

Jonathan Greatorex, landlord of Llanarmon pub The Hand, said: “The community have been fantastic and have come together to support the family at this very difficult time.”

The heavy rain warning for Sunday covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Senontaaf, Swansea, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.

A strong wind warning is in place until 21:00 GMT, covering Anglesey, Bridgend, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Neighborhoods Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Senon Taff, Swansea and the Vale of Glamorgan.

The Met Office said the heaviest rain was expected to end by early Sunday afternoon, but some places, particularly in the mountains, could receive an additional 30-40 millimeters (1.1-1.6 inches).