This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-51679989

The article has changed 15 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Storm Jorge flooding: 'Critical incident' declared after flooding Storm Jorge flooding: 'Critical incident' declared after flooding
(32 minutes later)
Police have declared a "critical incident" around parts of south Wales because of flooding brought by Storm Jorge. Police declared a "critical incident" overnight in part of south Wales due to heavy rain brought by Storm Jorge.
The area affected is around Pontypridd and the Ely area of Cardiff. No evacuations were needed but the move allowed emergency services to be prepared in case flooding around Cardiff and Pontypridd.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service took 72 calls overnight in the 12 hours to 06:00 GMT. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service took 72 calls overnight in the 12 hours to 06:00 GMT but now expect water levels to drop.
Wales is braced for further wind and rain on Saturday, adding to Friday's problems where several railway lines and roads were blocked by flooding. Wales is braced for further wind and rain on Saturday.
South Wales Police said Ely Bridge on Cowbridge Road was closed for two hours overnight due to the high river.South Wales Police said Ely Bridge on Cowbridge Road was closed for two hours overnight due to the high river.
Supt Andy Kingdom said: "I would like to thank all our emergency services and partners for their assistance and professionalism. Supt Andy Kingdom said: "There is still significant surface water and debris on the roads throughout the force area so we would advise people only to travel if absolutely necessary."
"Indications are that the rain is set to stop and river levels will soon recede. Jason Evans, from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, added: "Luckily the weather was on our side and we didn't need to evacuate properties in these areas."
"There is still significant surface water and debris on the roads throughout the force area so we would advise people only to travel if absolutely necessary." He said over the last few days some people have had to be rescued from their cars after attempting to drive through flood water.
A Met Office weather warning for rain expired at 06:00 GMT, but a wind warning has been issued from noon.A Met Office weather warning for rain expired at 06:00 GMT, but a wind warning has been issued from noon.
There are 13 flood warnings in place, mostly around south east Wales and more than 40 flood alerts.
Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was the wettest place in the UK on Friday with 56mm (2.2in) of rainfall.Treherbert, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was the wettest place in the UK on Friday with 56mm (2.2in) of rainfall.
The poor weather from Storm Jorge comes after flooding caused by storms Ciara and Dennis earlier in February.The poor weather from Storm Jorge comes after flooding caused by storms Ciara and Dennis earlier in February.
The wind warning, which covers most of the UK, is in place for 24 hours from 12:00 on Saturday until 12:00 on Sunday.The wind warning, which covers most of the UK, is in place for 24 hours from 12:00 on Saturday until 12:00 on Sunday.
On Friday, passengers faced travel problems as railway lines flooded in south Wales. On Friday, passengers faced travel problems as railway lines flooded in south Wales and it is set to continue on Saturday.
Lines were closed between Bridgend and Cardiff, Chepstow and Gloucester and "multiple locations" between Cardiff and Carmarthen. Transport for Wales (TFW) said lines remain closed between Bridgend and Cardiff, while a number of services have been affected on the Valley lines.
The Rhymney valley line was also blocked by flooding at Lisvane in Cardiff, while the Ebbw Vale line was closed north of Cross Keys in Caerphilly. Buses will replace services between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth and there will be fewer trains running between Abergavenny and Hereford.
But Bethan Jelfs from TFW said sourcing buses for other routes was proving difficult.
She added: "Operators are finding it difficult to run their buses. We are trying our hardest but with road conditions we are really struggling to find any replacement transport."
In north Wales, Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog remains closed following damaged caused by Storm Ciara.In north Wales, Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog remains closed following damaged caused by Storm Ciara.
People have been warned about further flooding, with multiple alerts and warnings in place on Friday night.People have been warned about further flooding, with multiple alerts and warnings in place on Friday night.
Jeremy Parr, head of flood incident risk management for Natural Resources Wales, said: "Coming so soon after Storm Dennis, we are particularly concerned that the forecast is for significant levels of rain in south Wales.Jeremy Parr, head of flood incident risk management for Natural Resources Wales, said: "Coming so soon after Storm Dennis, we are particularly concerned that the forecast is for significant levels of rain in south Wales.
"Everyone should take the warnings extremely seriously.""Everyone should take the warnings extremely seriously."
He said people should take extreme caution and never drive or walk through flood waters.He said people should take extreme caution and never drive or walk through flood waters.
Unprecedented flooding following storms Ciara and Dennis led to communities across Wales being evacuated, with many still calculating the cost of damage to homes and businesses.Unprecedented flooding following storms Ciara and Dennis led to communities across Wales being evacuated, with many still calculating the cost of damage to homes and businesses.
First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the cost of the flood damage in Wales could reach at least £180m.First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the cost of the flood damage in Wales could reach at least £180m.