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'Severe flooding' in Haverfordwest after rain warning | 'Severe flooding' in Haverfordwest after rain warning |
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Heavy rain and high winds have led to flooding in parts of Pembrokeshire. | Heavy rain and high winds have led to flooding in parts of Pembrokeshire. |
The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service reported "severe" flooding in Hill Street, Haverfordwest. | |
In Carmarthen a flood warning is in place on the River Hydfron at Llanddowror, near St Clears. | |
Several roads across Pembrokeshire were also affected by rain, and a flood alert is in place on the rivers Taf and Cynin. | |
A spokesman for Pembrokeshire council said the number of calls regarding flooding was "easing" by mid morning. | |
Another 'be aware' yellow warning of heavy rain was issued across the whole of south Wales earlier on Monday. | |
Areas covered by the warning include Swansea, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil. | Areas covered by the warning include Swansea, Bridgend, Neath Port Talbot, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil. |
As predicted the heavy rain appeared to ease around mid morning but more heavy rain is likely later, and a further warning could be issued. | |
A BBC weather forecaster said: "There is another mild week to come but it will be very unsettled with a lot of rain in the forecast. | A BBC weather forecaster said: "There is another mild week to come but it will be very unsettled with a lot of rain in the forecast. |
"This morning there is a wet start with some heavy rainfall. | "This morning there is a wet start with some heavy rainfall. |
"A yellow warning is in place for south Wales, where we could see the risk of localised flooding. | "A yellow warning is in place for south Wales, where we could see the risk of localised flooding. |
"Elsewhere the rain will turn showery through the afternoon. Highs of 17 to 18C with strong south to south west winds, with gales for exposed areas." | "Elsewhere the rain will turn showery through the afternoon. Highs of 17 to 18C with strong south to south west winds, with gales for exposed areas." |
During flash floods on Saturday areas of Cardiff including Pentrebane, Llandaff, Roath, Cathays and parts of north Cardiff were hit. | During flash floods on Saturday areas of Cardiff including Pentrebane, Llandaff, Roath, Cathays and parts of north Cardiff were hit. |
Police were forced to close roads in Ely and Culverhouse Cross as localised flooding made conditions treacherous. | Police were forced to close roads in Ely and Culverhouse Cross as localised flooding made conditions treacherous. |