### Dramatic Video Shows Busy Road Underwater in Flash Flooding
A video captured the aftermath of heavy rain and flash flooding hitting various areas in south Wales on Friday evening. Fire services were inundated with numerous emergency calls from locations including Cardiff, Port Talbot, Swansea, and near Newport. One striking video depicted flooding on Mumbles Road at West Cross in Swansea, where cars struggled through the rising waters. Additionally, flooding was reported in the Whitchurch and Cathays areas of Cardiff.
#### Areas Affected by Heavy Rainfall:
– Cardiff
– Port Talbot
– Swansea
– Near Newport
BBC Wales forecaster Derek Brockway noted that an exceptional amount of rain, totaling 87.2mm, was recorded at Victoria Park in Swansea, exceeding the monthly average in just one day. A local resident mentioned that the flooding in Mumbles Road was a recurring problem due to the stream’s inability to drain during short downpours and high tides. The situation was exacerbated by spring tides at that time, causing further difficulties.
#### Impact of the Heavy Rainfall:
– Road closures
– Flood alerts
– Power outages affecting hundreds of homes
Residents in Sandfields and Taibach in Port Talbot witnessed water seeping into their houses, while the National Grid reported power outages in the area. Local authorities took measures to distribute sandbags to concerned residents, such as in Aberavon. Talbot Road in Port Talbot was temporarily closed to traffic due to the flooding.
#### Weather Warnings and Forecasts:
– Natural Resources Wales issued flood warnings and alerts in specific regions
– Met Office forecasted continued showers and potential thunderstorms
The Met Office warned of further localized impacts due to consecutive rain showers affecting southern Britain over the coming days. While the situation was expected to be more stable in northern regions with sunny conditions, the likelihood of more thunderstorms in the forecast remained. Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and warnings for more information.