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Wales flooding: Driver rescued and homes evacuated | Wales flooding: Driver rescued and homes evacuated |
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A driver was rescued from his van and people were evacuated from their homes as parts of Wales were hit by flooding. | A driver was rescued from his van and people were evacuated from their homes as parts of Wales were hit by flooding. |
Fire crews evacuated seven properties in the Bagillt Road area of Greenfield, Flintshire, at 06:50 BST on Wednesday. | Fire crews evacuated seven properties in the Bagillt Road area of Greenfield, Flintshire, at 06:50 BST on Wednesday. |
Firefighters from Wrexham responded after reports a van driver was stuck in his vehicle on Cefn Road at 06:00. | |
The A548 in Flintshire is closed in both directions between Mostyn and Bagillt, as is the A5 between Corwen and Ty'n y Cefn, Denbighshire. | The A548 in Flintshire is closed in both directions between Mostyn and Bagillt, as is the A5 between Corwen and Ty'n y Cefn, Denbighshire. |
Flooding in the basement of Welshpool Town Hall, which firefighters have been pumping away since 11:00 on Tuesday, was caused by a burst water main. | Flooding in the basement of Welshpool Town Hall, which firefighters have been pumping away since 11:00 on Tuesday, was caused by a burst water main. |
A Met Office weather warning for rain in north Wales and Powys is currently in place until Thursday. | A Met Office weather warning for rain in north Wales and Powys is currently in place until Thursday. |
The River Alyn burst its banks at Rossett, Wrexham, where it was recorded at its highest level - 2.11m (6ft 10in) - since a new gauge was installed in 2010. | The River Alyn burst its banks at Rossett, Wrexham, where it was recorded at its highest level - 2.11m (6ft 10in) - since a new gauge was installed in 2010. |
The Alyn pub, next to the river, was under water. Duty manager Becca Pierce said fences had been put up, but the flooding was only affecting the garden. | The Alyn pub, next to the river, was under water. Duty manager Becca Pierce said fences had been put up, but the flooding was only affecting the garden. |
"It is probably going to get worse. It is very different from what it is normally like. I've worked here for about three years and I have never seen it like this," she said. | "It is probably going to get worse. It is very different from what it is normally like. I've worked here for about three years and I have never seen it like this," she said. |
A number of rail services have also been affected by flooding, according to Transport for Wales. Passengers are advised to check the status of services before they travel. | A number of rail services have also been affected by flooding, according to Transport for Wales. Passengers are advised to check the status of services before they travel. |
Traffic was moving slowly on a number of routes due to flooding, including the A541 and A55 in Flintshire, and the A525 Bangor Road in Wrexham. | Traffic was moving slowly on a number of routes due to flooding, including the A541 and A55 in Flintshire, and the A525 Bangor Road in Wrexham. |
The high street in Bagillt and Westbourne Avenue in Rhyl were closed due to flooding on Wednesday morning, according to Flintshire council. | The high street in Bagillt and Westbourne Avenue in Rhyl were closed due to flooding on Wednesday morning, according to Flintshire council. |
North Wales Police have advised people to take care in hazardous conditions on the roads. | North Wales Police have advised people to take care in hazardous conditions on the roads. |
Meanwhile, firefighters have been pumping water off the A539 at Llangollen, and at the Ty Canol Caravan Park off the A5 near Llangollen. | Meanwhile, firefighters have been pumping water off the A539 at Llangollen, and at the Ty Canol Caravan Park off the A5 near Llangollen. |
At the caravan park, water from the hillside ran down into a pond and caused it to overflow but no properties were affected. | At the caravan park, water from the hillside ran down into a pond and caused it to overflow but no properties were affected. |
There is one flood warning and several flood alerts covering parts of north and mid Wales, according to Natural Resources Wales. | There is one flood warning and several flood alerts covering parts of north and mid Wales, according to Natural Resources Wales. |
Two fire crews were also sent to Llangollen on Tuesday with power supplies turned off near the flood water for safety. | Two fire crews were also sent to Llangollen on Tuesday with power supplies turned off near the flood water for safety. |