The Met Office has warned of heavy rain today leading to travel disruption and flooding – which could cause damage to buildings, power cuts and ‘danger to life’
The Met Office has urged Brits in 15 areas to prepare an “emergency” kit ahead of heavy rainfall due to sweep parts of the UK today.
An amber weather warning is in place from 4am this morning until 9pm tonight for south Wales, as heavy rain could lead to travel disruption and flooding in some areas. With around 100mm of rain expected the Met Office issued some important advice for residents in the area.
The weather conditions are likely to cause flooding to homes and businesses and delays or cancellations to train and bus services. The heavy rain expected can make driving difficult and result in some road closures.
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The Met Office said there is “a good chance some communities will be cut off by flooded roads” and could experience power cuts. There is also a ‘danger to life’ wanring in place due to the likelihood of fast flowing or deep floodwater.
A message on the Met Office website reads: “Heavy rain is expected across parts of south and southwest Wales during Monday. 50-80 mm of rain is likely to fall quite widely with some places seeing close to 100 mm. Given the recent wet weather and saturated ground, the likelihood of impacts is higher.”
The Met office has urged Brits to prepare a ‘flood kit’ which includes specific items which could save you from loss or damage due to flooding to your home or business. Floodwater can cause catastrophic damage to properties and can end up costing thousands in repairs in severe cases.
The specific items needed for a flood kit:
- In your flood kit have: insurance and any other important documents; a torch & spare batteries; a first aid kit, prescription medicines and supplies for looking after your family members or pets; and warm, waterproof clothes, blankets, food and water.
Regions and local authorities affected:
Wales
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthenshire
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
