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Storm Callum: Village's evacuation warning and train trapped in floodwater Storm Callum: Village's evacuation warning and train trapped in floodwater
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A Welsh village is on evacuation alert and a train is stuck in floodwater as Storm Callum hits Wales.A Welsh village is on evacuation alert and a train is stuck in floodwater as Storm Callum hits Wales.
Residents of 29 homes on Canal Side in Aberdulais, near Neath, have been advised to leave their homes because of high river levels.Residents of 29 homes on Canal Side in Aberdulais, near Neath, have been advised to leave their homes because of high river levels.
The Met Office issued an amber warning for heavy rain on Friday and Saturday for south Wales, while the whole country has a warning for wind.The Met Office issued an amber warning for heavy rain on Friday and Saturday for south Wales, while the whole country has a warning for wind.
Thousands of homes are without power, roads are shut and trains cancelled.Thousands of homes are without power, roads are shut and trains cancelled.
Fire crews have also been called to a train stuck in floodwater at Penrhiwceiber near Mountain Ash and passengers are being evacuated from the Valley Lines train.Fire crews have also been called to a train stuck in floodwater at Penrhiwceiber near Mountain Ash and passengers are being evacuated from the Valley Lines train.
Trains between Cardiff and Aberdare are cancelled as a result as commuters face transport chaos on the Friday night journey home.Trains between Cardiff and Aberdare are cancelled as a result as commuters face transport chaos on the Friday night journey home.
The M48 Severn crossing near Chepstow is closed eastbound while the A55 Britannia Bridge near Bangor is only open to cars and vans. The M48 Severn crossing near Chepstow is closed eastbound and closed to high-sided vehicles westbound. The A55 Britannia Bridge near Bangor is also only open to cars and vans.
Gusts hit 72mph (116km) at Capel Curig in Conwy with 15mm (0.6in) of rain falling in three hours near St Davids.Gusts hit 72mph (116km) at Capel Curig in Conwy with 15mm (0.6in) of rain falling in three hours near St Davids.
A number of flood warnings were also issued on Friday afternoon, with almost 30 further flood alerts.A number of flood warnings were also issued on Friday afternoon, with almost 30 further flood alerts.
The rivers Neath and Dulais converge at Aberdulais where preparations have begun to evacuate residents.The rivers Neath and Dulais converge at Aberdulais where preparations have begun to evacuate residents.
Local councillor Doreen Jones said officials are hoping that river levels will stay where they are.Local councillor Doreen Jones said officials are hoping that river levels will stay where they are.
How is transport affected?How is transport affected?
There is traffic problems between Anglesey and the mainland with the A5025 Pentraeth Road closed near Menai Bridge adding to the closure of the Britannia Bridge to all vehicles other than cars and vans. Motorists have faced major problems between Anglesey and the mainland with the with the Britannia Bridge closed to all vehicles other than cars and vans, though the A5025 Pentraeth Road near Menai Bridge has now re-opened.
The A465 Heads of the Valleys road was closed at Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taff due to flooding, causing about two miles of congestion. The A465 Heads of the Valleys road is closed at Hirwaun in Rhondda Cynon Taff due to flooding, causing about two miles of congestion.
Arriva Trains Wales said a bus replacement service was in place for commuters from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, between Machynlleth and Pwlleli, also in Gwynedd and between Aberdare and Fernhill.Arriva Trains Wales said a bus replacement service was in place for commuters from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd, between Machynlleth and Pwlleli, also in Gwynedd and between Aberdare and Fernhill.
It has also published an amended timetable for Saturday.It has also published an amended timetable for Saturday.
The A5 at Llanfairpwllgwyngyll and the A454 at Beaumaris on Anglesey have reopened after fallen trees closed both of the roads on Friday morning. The A5114 Glanhwfa Road at Llangefni, A4215 at Defynnog in Powys and A4059 in Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff are all closed.
The A4059 at Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taff has been closed due to flooding at Tesco, as has the A4215 between Defynnog and Libanus in Powys.
Dyfed-Powys Police has urged motorists to take care on rural roads.Dyfed-Powys Police has urged motorists to take care on rural roads.
Ferry crossings to Ireland are expected to be heavily disrupted. Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line have cancelled crossings between Wales and Ireland on Friday.Ferry crossings to Ireland are expected to be heavily disrupted. Both Irish Ferries and Stena Line have cancelled crossings between Wales and Ireland on Friday.
What about flooding and power cuts?What about flooding and power cuts?
Western Power Distribution says thousands of customers are without power, mainly due to falling branches and debris damaging lines.Western Power Distribution says thousands of customers are without power, mainly due to falling branches and debris damaging lines.
Heavy rain is expected to cause flooding on a number of rivers, including the River Towy at Carmarthen Quay in Carmarthenshire, the River Lower Clydach at Clydach Bridge in Monmouthshire, the River Neath at Aberdulais and Resolven in Neath Port Talbot, the River Tawe at Abercraf and the River Twrch at Cwmtwrch, both in Powys. Properties in Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Newport and the Whitchurch and Llanishen areas of Cardiff, were all affected.
Natural Resources Wales has now issued a number of flood warnings, which advises people to take "immediate action".
Volunteers have been building a 300m (984ft) sandbag 'wall' to help protect Grade I listed 16th Century Gwydir Castle, near Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley, from flood damage.
Homes were left without power on Friday morning, with hundreds of properties in Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Swansea, Anglesey, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion affected, along with the Whitchurch and Llanishen areas of Cardiff.
There was a power cut in parts of Newport earlier on Friday but Western Power Distribution say this has now been reinstated.
Bryngwran School on Anglesey was also closed due to a lack of electricity.Bryngwran School on Anglesey was also closed due to a lack of electricity.
Heavy rain is expected to cause flooding on a number of rivers, including the Towy in Carmarthen where the quayside road is now closed.
Natural Resources Wales has now issued a number of flood warnings, which advises people to take "immediate action".
Volunteers have been building a 300m (984ft) sandbag 'wall' to help protect Grade I listed Gwydir Castle, near Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley, from flood damage.
What is the forecast?What is the forecast?
The worst of the rain is expected to be on south and south-facing hills, with 120mm to 160mm (4.7in to 6.3in) predicted, according to the Met Office.The worst of the rain is expected to be on south and south-facing hills, with 120mm to 160mm (4.7in to 6.3in) predicted, according to the Met Office.
The yellow warning for wind affects the whole country and is likely to cause problems on road, rail and ferries. The yellow warning for wind affects the whole country while the majority of Wales is covered by a yellow warning for rain. Motorists have been warned to be prepared for poor driving conditions.
Meanwhile, the majority of Wales is covered by a yellow warning for rain and motorists have been warned to be prepared for poor driving conditions.
The yellow warnings for wind and rain last until midnight, but the amber warning for rain across south Wales is set to last until 18:00 on Saturday.The yellow warnings for wind and rain last until midnight, but the amber warning for rain across south Wales is set to last until 18:00 on Saturday.
Wind speeds are expected to drop slightly, but rain is likely to be set in until Sunday, which will be cooler but is set to be dry as the storm passes.Wind speeds are expected to drop slightly, but rain is likely to be set in until Sunday, which will be cooler but is set to be dry as the storm passes.
Amber warnings can mean:Amber warnings can mean:
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