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Storm Francis: Campers rescued from floods in heavy rain Storm Francis: Campers rescued from floods in heavy rain
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Campers have been rescued from the rising flood waters as Storm Francis batters Wales.Campers have been rescued from the rising flood waters as Storm Francis batters Wales.
A number of homes and businesses have also been flooded after river levels rose in parts of south Wales.A number of homes and businesses have also been flooded after river levels rose in parts of south Wales.
Nine campers were rescued after a campsite flooded in Carmarthenshire, just a month after it opened following coronavirus restrictions.Nine campers were rescued after a campsite flooded in Carmarthenshire, just a month after it opened following coronavirus restrictions.
Meanwhile searches are being carried out in the River Taff after reports of people in the water.Meanwhile searches are being carried out in the River Taff after reports of people in the water.
An amber weather warning for wind has now been issued for most of Wales from 14:00 BST until 22:00 on Tuesday, with gusts of up to 70mph winds forecast.An amber weather warning for wind has now been issued for most of Wales from 14:00 BST until 22:00 on Tuesday, with gusts of up to 70mph winds forecast.
The Met Office has warned of a "danger to life" due to flying debris and large waves, with the possibility of homes, buildings and roads being damaged in the storm.The Met Office has warned of a "danger to life" due to flying debris and large waves, with the possibility of homes, buildings and roads being damaged in the storm.
A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place until 06:00 on Wednesday for counties in the north and mid Wales.A yellow weather warning for rain remains in place until 06:00 on Wednesday for counties in the north and mid Wales.
A number of properties have been flooded in Neath, Whitland, Tonyrefail and Llanelli, while roads have been closed and some trains disrupted after part of the South Wales mainline was left underwater.A number of properties have been flooded in Neath, Whitland, Tonyrefail and Llanelli, while roads have been closed and some trains disrupted after part of the South Wales mainline was left underwater.
National Rail tweeted that the railway line at Neath had been blocked, with trains between Swansea and Cardiff cancelled or delayed.National Rail tweeted that the railway line at Neath had been blocked, with trains between Swansea and Cardiff cancelled or delayed.
A 30mph speed limit has been put in place on a number of services in south Wales, with passengers warned to expect delays due to the severe weather.A 30mph speed limit has been put in place on a number of services in south Wales, with passengers warned to expect delays due to the severe weather.
Traffic Wales warned of "extremely poor driving conditions" and said people should plan ahead.Traffic Wales warned of "extremely poor driving conditions" and said people should plan ahead.
The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions. Traffic is being diverted across the M4 Prince of Wales bridge.The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions. Traffic is being diverted across the M4 Prince of Wales bridge.
Campers enjoying the last of their summer holiday have been rescued across parts of south Wales after the flood waters rose.Campers enjoying the last of their summer holiday have been rescued across parts of south Wales after the flood waters rose.
Firefighters used lines and wading gear to rescue nine people and two dogs from a flooded campsite in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, after river levels rose.Firefighters used lines and wading gear to rescue nine people and two dogs from a flooded campsite in St Clears, Carmarthenshire, after river levels rose.
The owner of Lakeside Leisure Campsite said everyone was safe and was now in alternative accommodation following the incident.The owner of Lakeside Leisure Campsite said everyone was safe and was now in alternative accommodation following the incident.
The campsite had only been open a month following coronavirus restrictions.The campsite had only been open a month following coronavirus restrictions.
Bradley, who did not give his last name, said: "They are all fine, they're drying off.Bradley, who did not give his last name, said: "They are all fine, they're drying off.
"We couldn't have foreseen it, it was just the rainwater running down from the hills."We couldn't have foreseen it, it was just the rainwater running down from the hills.
"This year has been dreadful, we've been able to open for a month and it has just poured down.""This year has been dreadful, we've been able to open for a month and it has just poured down."
Natural Resources Wales said the levels at the River Cynin were 2m above their normal levels at 9:00 BST on Tuesday.Natural Resources Wales said the levels at the River Cynin were 2m above their normal levels at 9:00 BST on Tuesday.
Campers at Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park, in Newport, Pembrokeshire, were also affected after heavy rain. Campers at Llwyngwair Manor Holiday Park, in Newport, Pembrokeshire, were also affected after heavy rain. 
Carmarthenshire councillor Rob James told BBC Radio Wales' Breakfast programme there was "about a foot of water" in homes in Llanelli.
"Drivers need to take care when driving and don't take any risks," he said. 
Four flood warnings have been issued along rivers in Carmarthenshire, with communities close to the River Hydfron at Llanddowror, River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyberem and River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyates and Ponthenry, told to be prepared.Four flood warnings have been issued along rivers in Carmarthenshire, with communities close to the River Hydfron at Llanddowror, River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyberem and River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyates and Ponthenry, told to be prepared.
There are also a number of flood alerts in place.There are also a number of flood alerts in place.
Chepstow Racecourse said it had cancelled its scheduled races on Wednesday due to the heavy rain.Chepstow Racecourse said it had cancelled its scheduled races on Wednesday due to the heavy rain.
Meanwhile Swim Wales warned people not to take "unnecessary risks" at the coast as "large waves can easily pull you out to sea".Meanwhile Swim Wales warned people not to take "unnecessary risks" at the coast as "large waves can easily pull you out to sea".
Meanwhile a number of properties and businesses have been damaged as trees fell down in high winds.
In Cardiff, a curry house owner was inside his restaurant when a tree crashed through in the high winds.
Mamun Miah said he was making phone calls in the newly refurbished Lake Spice Curry House when the wind picked up."I saw the building start shaking and the whole tree fell down and the double doors smashed completely," he said, adding that no-one was hurt."I had two colleagues in the kitchen who started running out, they saw something had happened and saw the whole roof come down."
A Met Office spokesman said: "Gusts are likely to reach 55-60 mph for quite a few places, with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts of around 70 mph."A Met Office spokesman said: "Gusts are likely to reach 55-60 mph for quite a few places, with exposed coasts and hills seeing gusts of around 70 mph."
A moderate rain warning has also been issued for Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Powys and Wrexham.A moderate rain warning has also been issued for Ceredigion, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Anglesey, Powys and Wrexham.
A Met Office spokesman said: "Heavy rain during Tuesday and early Wednesday is expected to result in some flooding and disruption to travel."A Met Office spokesman said: "Heavy rain during Tuesday and early Wednesday is expected to result in some flooding and disruption to travel."
Have you been affected by Storm Francis? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Have you been affected by Storm Francis? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.