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Wales weather: Floods shut roads in mid, west and north Wales weather: Floods shut roads in mid, west and north
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Flooding has affected some areas of mid, north and west Wales after forecasters warned of new problems as snow across much of the country thaws.Flooding has affected some areas of mid, north and west Wales after forecasters warned of new problems as snow across much of the country thaws.
Six flood warnings and 42 flood alerts are in place on Sunday across Wales.Six flood warnings and 42 flood alerts are in place on Sunday across Wales.
Two Powys homes were affected by river water. Some Powys, Carmarthenshire and Gwynedd roads also closed after floods.Two Powys homes were affected by river water. Some Powys, Carmarthenshire and Gwynedd roads also closed after floods.
Firefighters are using a boat to rescue 12 sheep that have gone into the River Severn near the travellers' site at Welshpool. Firefighters are using boats to rescue 12 sheep that have gone into the River Severn near the travellers' site at Welshpool.
Arriva Trains Wales said buses replaced trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston until further notice due to flooding at Buckley. Journey times are being extended by up to 60 minutes. RSPCA inspector Phil Lewis said two of the dozen missing sheep had been rescued and the search was continuing for the rest.
Two fire service boat crews, from Welshpool and Aberystwyth, were helping with the rescue along with a wading team from Welshpool, he said.
He said the flood warning came too late for the farmer to move his sheep in daylight and the power of the floodwater had opened a gate which had allowed the sheep to roam until they were swept away by the rising river water.
He said: "This area is notorious for overflowing. The river has burst its banks on either side. The sheep have wandered into still water which has then risen more and cut them off."
Elsewhere, Arriva Trains Wales said buses replaced trains between Wrexham Central and Bidston until further notice due to flooding at Buckley. Journey times are being extended by up to 60 minutes.
The Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire shut for a time to high-sided vehicles, and a blocked culvert caused flooding in Sardis Road car park in Pontypridd.The Cleddau Bridge in Pembrokeshire shut for a time to high-sided vehicles, and a blocked culvert caused flooding in Sardis Road car park in Pontypridd.
On Saturday the Environment Agency had warned of more localised flooding following serious problems mainly in west Wales on Friday night, when almost 300 calls were received by the emergency services, with Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and parts of Swansea worst affected.On Saturday the Environment Agency had warned of more localised flooding following serious problems mainly in west Wales on Friday night, when almost 300 calls were received by the emergency services, with Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and parts of Swansea worst affected.
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday that there was flooding in Llanfyllin and Welshpool in Powys.Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said on Sunday that there was flooding in Llanfyllin and Welshpool in Powys.
Two homes were affected by river water, and firefighters were helping in the clear-up.Two homes were affected by river water, and firefighters were helping in the clear-up.
There were a number of road closures:There were a number of road closures:
  • The B4393 at Llanfechan north of Welshpool
  • The A458 between the A470 at Mallwyd, Gwynedd, and the A490 / B4381 at Welshpool
  • The A483 between B4344 at Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, and Llandrindod Wells, Powys
  • The A487 between the A489 at Machynlleth and the B4572 at Aberystwyth.
  • The B4393 at Llanfechan north of Welshpool
  • The A458 between the A470 at Mallwyd, Gwynedd, and the A490 / B4381 at Welshpool
  • The A483 between B4344 at Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, and Llandrindod Wells, Powys
  • The A487 between the A489 at Machynlleth and the B4572 at Aberystwyth.
The Environment Agency issued flood warnings for the River Severn at Abermule and Fron, as well as at Pool Quay and Trewern; Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Chester; River Usk from Brecon to Glangrwyne; the Dyfi Valley, and River Vyrnwy at Llanymynech.The Environment Agency issued flood warnings for the River Severn at Abermule and Fron, as well as at Pool Quay and Trewern; Lower Dee Valley from Llangollen to Chester; River Usk from Brecon to Glangrwyne; the Dyfi Valley, and River Vyrnwy at Llanymynech.
Further heavy showers are expected to follow later on Sunday and through to Monday, with unsettled weather likely to continue into next week.Further heavy showers are expected to follow later on Sunday and through to Monday, with unsettled weather likely to continue into next week.
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