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Treorchy homes evacuated in flash flooding after 'pumping station failure' | |
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Up to 30 homes in Treorchy have been evacuated after flash flooding. | |
An emergency centre was set up at Rhondda leisure centre by the council after Saturday night's flash flooding incident. | |
A council spokesman said it is believed there had been a failure at a pumping station run by Dwr Cymru, which has been asked to comment. | |
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service pumped water from homes in Rees Street and High Street at around 22:00 GMT. | |
Heavy rain fell in the area on Saturday evening. | |
Council workers and police were involved in the evacuation operation. |