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Storm Jorge flooding: Strong winds set to follow flooding Storm Jorge flooding: Strong winds set to follow flooding
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Strong winds are set to sweep across Wales over the weekend following heavy rain brought by Storm Jorge.Strong winds are set to sweep across Wales over the weekend following heavy rain brought by Storm Jorge.
Overnight, South Wales Police declared a "critical incident" in Pontypridd and Cardiff as river levels rose but the incident has since been stood down.Overnight, South Wales Police declared a "critical incident" in Pontypridd and Cardiff as river levels rose but the incident has since been stood down.
In Pontypridd, the River Taff came close to overflowing, while a village near Merthyr Tydfil has been cut off by a landslide. In Pontypridd, the River Taff was close to overflowing while a landslide cut off a village near Merthyr Tydfil.
A Met Office warning for winds of up to 70mph began at 12:00 GMT. A Met Office warning for winds of up to 70mph is in place and problems are developing including on the M4.
The motorway is shut between junctions 41 (Baglan) and 42 (Swansea) due to strong winds, while the M48 Severn Bridge is closed eastbound.
The wind warning, covering most of Wales, runs until 09:00 GMT on Sunday, and another for north Wales until 15:00.
The poor weather from Storm Jorge comes after flooding caused by storms Ciara and Dennis earlier in February.
Rhondda Cynon Taf council leader leader Andrew Morgan said the authority took hundreds of calls overnight from residents about culverts overflowing and water flowing through Pontypridd streets.Rhondda Cynon Taf council leader leader Andrew Morgan said the authority took hundreds of calls overnight from residents about culverts overflowing and water flowing through Pontypridd streets.
He said the River Taff "was a very close call" when it reached its peak but has dropped nine inches this morning. He said the River Taff "was a very close call" when it reached its peak but it dropped nine inches by Saturday morning.
Meanwhile in Cardiff, South Wales Police closed Ely Bridge on Cowbridge Road for two hours during the night due to the high river.Meanwhile in Cardiff, South Wales Police closed Ely Bridge on Cowbridge Road for two hours during the night due to the high river.
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."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."
Jason Evans, from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said there were 72 calls overnight but added: "Luckily, the weather was on our side and we didn't need to evacuate properties in these areas."Jason Evans, from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, said there were 72 calls overnight but added: "Luckily, the weather was on our side and we didn't need to evacuate properties in these areas."
Separately, a landslide has shut off access to the village of Pontsticill which Merthyr Tydfil council said it was working to clear.Separately, a landslide has shut off access to the village of Pontsticill which Merthyr Tydfil council said it was working to clear.
A Met Office weather warning for rain expired at 06:00, but the wind warning, covering most of Wales, runs until 09:00 on Sunday, and another for north Wales until 15:00. The number of flood warnings in place has been reducing across Wales all day.
The number of flood warnings in place dropped from 13 to eight in the space of two hours and there are about 30 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.
On Friday, passengers faced travel problems as railway lines flooded in south Wales and the disruption is expected to continue on Saturday.On Friday, passengers faced travel problems as railway lines flooded in south Wales and the disruption is expected to continue on Saturday.
Transport for Wales (TfW) said lines remain closed between Bridgend and Cardiff, while a number of services have been affected or cancelled on the Valley lines , and buses have replaced some other services.Transport for Wales (TfW) said lines remain closed between Bridgend and Cardiff, while a number of services have been affected or cancelled on the Valley lines , and buses have replaced some other services.
But Bethan Jelfs from TfW said sourcing buses for other routes was proving difficult.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."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."
Passengers have been advised to check their journey before travelling.Passengers have been advised to check their journey before travelling.
In a joint statement with Chris Pearce, Network Rail's Head of Operations for Wales and the Borders, she added: "From Saturday afternoon we're expecting very stormy conditions and high winds that have the potential to uproot trees and damage infrastructure, so there will be speed restrictions on certain lines on our network."In a joint statement with Chris Pearce, Network Rail's Head of Operations for Wales and the Borders, she added: "From Saturday afternoon we're expecting very stormy conditions and high winds that have the potential to uproot trees and damage infrastructure, so there will be speed restrictions on certain lines on our network."
In north Wales, Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog remains closed following damage caused by Storm Ciara.In north Wales, Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniog remains closed following damage caused by Storm Ciara.
Some ferry services from west Wales to Rosslare were also cancelled ahead of the winds moving in.Some ferry services from west Wales to Rosslare were also cancelled ahead of the winds moving in.
The weather has also led to the postponement of Sunday's St David's Day Run due to flooding at Cardiff's Bute Park , according to organisers.The weather has also led to the postponement of Sunday's St David's Day Run due to flooding at Cardiff's Bute Park , according to organisers.
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 flood damage in Wales could reach at least £180m.First Minister Mark Drakeford has said the flood damage in Wales could reach at least £180m.