More than a month’s worth of rain fell in less than 24 hours across parts of Wales
More than 50 areas of Wales remain at risk of flooding after a day of severe weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has warned. Heavy rainfall caused significant disruption across south and west Wales on Monday with a rare amber weather warning in place. Here is what we know on Tuesday morning:
- Roads were closed due to the flooding and there were a number of rail cancellations after heavy rain fell across Wales on Monday.
- BBC weatherman Derek Brockway said that the areas which saw the most rainfall in 24 hours was Cwm Dyli Hydro Power Station in Eryri, where 127mm of rain fell. Trehebert in Rhondda Cynon Taf was also hit badly, with 91mm of rain recorded.
- As of 6am on Tuesday morning (December 2), nine NRW flood warnings remain in place. NRW say “immediate action” is required in these areas, with flooding to some properties expected.There are also 44 flood alerts in place across the whole of Wales. NRW issue these alerts when the risk of flooding is lower but it is possible.
- The body tells locals to “be prepared” and expect flooding of low-lying land, minor roads, car parks, recreational land and farmland. There may be spray or wave overtopping at the coast.
- There are no rain warnings for Wales on Tuesday, but there is still plenty of rain to come according to the Met Office. Forecasters say the weather will “remain unsettled”, with lots of showers across Wales.
- The full forecast states: “A damp start in the west, with patchy cloud and showers, some clearer spells in the east before showers become widespread through the day. These will be occasionally blustery and carry the chance of hail and thunder. Some sunny spells. Maximum temperature 10 °C.” Full list of areas affected here.