Flood warnings across Wales as Storm Bert to bring more rain

BBC Cars stranded in flooded street as man uses a bucket to tip water over wall — Flooding hit Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Sunday, leaving vehicles stranded in deep water

Homes and roads have been flooded and dozens of flood warnings are in force across Wales as Storm Bert continues to batter the country.

Flooding has been reported in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Caerphilly county and Newport and there have been landslides in Wrexham county and Powys.

In Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, residents have been bailing out the front of their homes after the River Taff burst its banks.

A Met Office warning for heavy rain is in force across a swathe of the country until 13:00 GMT, while Natural Resources Wales has issued more than 40 flood warnings and 60 alerts.

Cars have been lifted off their wheels after the Ebbw River burst its banks and flooded Pandy Park at Cross Keys, near Newport

Paul Watts Cars have been lifted off their wheels — Cars have been lifted off their wheels after the Ebbw River burst its banks and flooded Pandy Park at Cross Keys, near Newport

Cars have also been submerged in flood water at Blackwood in Caerphilly county

Kelly Jones Cordon around flood water with a vehicle partly submerged — Cars have also been submerged in flood water at Blackwood in Caerphilly county

The National Grid said about 1,300 properties were without power in south and west Wales.

Traffic Wales said a number of roads had been closed due to flooding and fallen trees.

Many of the flooded properties in Pontypridd are on Sion Street, where cars have also been left stranded in deep water.

One resident said they received no warning until the water began coming in at about 08:00 GMT on Sunday.

Shops in Pontypridd affected by flooding on Sunday morning

Flooded street — Shops in Pontypridd affected by flooding on Sunday morning

Sunday’s weather warning for heavy rain covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.

There is also a weather warning for strong wind, in place until 21:00 GMT, covering Anglesey, Bridgend, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Conwy, Gwynedd, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Vale of Glamorgan.

A property was hit by flooding and debris in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog on Saturday

On Saturday, five adults and five children had to be rescued from a house after a landslide in Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog.

North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the property was hit by flood water and debris and suffered “substantial” damage.

Jonathan Greatorex, landlord of The Hand at Llanarmon pub, said: “The community has been amazing and rallied round to support the family at what must be a deeply difficult time.”

River appears close to bursting its bank near tea rooms at Llanrwst, Conwy

Edna Clouds | BBC Weather Watchers River appears close to bursting its bank near tea rooms at Llanrwst, Conwy — River appears close to bursting its bank near tea rooms at Llanrwst, Conwy

There was another landslip in Brecon on Sunday, causing the Brecon Mountain Railway to abandon its special Christmas services.

The Met Office said the worst of the rain was expected to clear by early afternoon on Sunday, but a few places, particularly over hills, may see an additional 30-40mm (1.1-1.6in).