The saturated ground caused by Storm Ciara meant it was extremely vulnerable to flooding. Old Trap Road Eastbound remains closed from Brnmawr to Gilwern because of flooding. SEVERAL roads in Gwent remain closed due to flooding. The level at Abergavenny was 4.0 metres and rising. A40 Broad Street is passable with care between A470 Tarrell Roundabout to Broad Street in Llandovery. This information is straight from the Envirnoment Agency. Construction had been delayed by Storm Dennis in February, followed by the coronavirus pandemic.The Met Office alert covers 11 council areas amid concerns about flooding on Saturday.The son of one prisoner of war says his father never celebrated VJ Day after returning from war.Police were called to Penarth after reports of gun shots being fired on Thursday.M5 Bristol southbound severe disruption, between J18 for M49 and J22 for .M5 Bristol - Long delays and queues on M5 southbound between J18 M49 and J22, Burnham-On-Sea, because of holiday traffic. The local authority says workers were on duty around the clock on the weekend clearing culverts and drains and so far the river has held itself in place. “Following the flooding of the official diversion route we are endeavouring to reopen the A465 between Brynmawr and Gilwern as soon as its safe to do so,” he "At 11.30am, the level at Cwm was rising. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council said residents whose homes have been impacted by the flooding … The local car park is flooded after the river burst its banks in Pontypridd Credit: mbladdon37. There are also reports of heavy traffic due to flooding on B4228 both ways from High Street to Oakhill Pitch. The level at Abertillery was rising.

Gwent hit by floods overnight; houses flooded, 150 sheep trapped in field, Usk bursts its banks at Abergavenny UPDATE: 11.52am Fire crews from Blaenavon and … (Cai Macdonald braved the elements this morning.) Last Updated: This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Editors' Code of Practice. Normally, you would see swathes of green pastures. By 1800 GMT there were still 12 flood warnings and 31 flood watches in force in Wales. The level at Rhiwderin was rising. Flood warnings for Abergavenny and the Abergavenny area.

West Mercia Police said the city appeared worst hit by flooding As she prepares for university, Athica reflects on a challenging time in her life.An amber weather warning is issued days after flash flooding cut power in some places on Monday.M5 Bristol northbound severe disruption, from J19 for A369 Martcombe Road to J18 for M49.M5 Bristol - One lane closed on M5 northbound in Somerset from J19, A369 (Portishead) to J18 M49, because of a lorry that's broken down and a fuel spillage.M5 Bristol southbound severe disruption, from J18 for M49 to J19 for A369 Martcombe Road.M5 Bristol - Three lanes closed on M5 Avonmouth Bridge southbound from J18 M49 to J19, A369 (Portishead), because of a lorry that's broken down and a spillage of diesel. Porthycarne Street remains closed from Llancayo to Usk due to flooding.. Abergavenny has been ravaged by Storm Dennis this weekend with heavy flooding causing a number of road closures. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to inaccuracy or intrusion, then please The level at Risca was rising. But two days of constant rain has flooded the whole area. Old Trap Road Eastbound remains closed from Brnmawr to Gilwern because of flooding. Traffic is coping well.After the electrical storm last night, this morning has brought more sunny weather with pretty much completely blue skies - at least, according to our localHere are three of their photos from users Snapper Simon in Church Stretton, Shropshire, Mustn't in Alsager, Cheshire and Step Counter in Bodenham, Herefordshire:Covid-19 lockdown restrictions saw customers staying at home and fewer miles driven, says Admiral.M48 Gloucestershire westbound severe disruption, from J1 for A403 to J2 for A466 Wye Valley Link Road.M48 Gloucestershire - One lane closed on M48 Severn Bridge westbound from J1, A403 (Aust) to J2, A466 (Chepstow), because of a police investigation.M4 Monmouthshire eastbound severe accident, after J23 for M48.M4 Monmouthshire - Two lanes blocked and it's slow on M4 eastbound after J23 M48, because of an accident involving a vehicle and caravan.Laura Rees says she "just sobbed" when a woman contacted her to say she had found the ring.M48 Monmouthshire eastbound severe disruption, from J2 for A466 Wye Valley Link Road to J1 for A403.M48 Monmouthshire - One lane closed and it's heavy on M48 Severn Bridge eastbound from J2, A466 (Chepstow) to J1, A403 (Aust), because of a breakdown.Young people say they grew closer to family and experienced less anxiety in lockdown.The proportion of people employed in Wales has risen, and economic inactivity is down.Rhys Jenkins from Cardiff covered the 870-mile route in 20 days, 10 hours and 38 minutes.Ed Bridges took action after seeing a facial recognition police van while he was on a protest.Increase your radius to see more recent local stories.