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Treorchy homes evacuated after flash flooding Treorchy homes evacuated in flash flooding after 'pumping station failure'
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Up to 30 homes in Treorchy in Rhondda Cynon Taf have been evacuated after flooding on Saturday night. 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 the flash flooding incident. An emergency centre was set up at Rhondda leisure centre by the council after Saturday night's flash flooding incident.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were involved in pumping water away from homes from around 22:00 GMT. 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.