Heavy rains and risk of flooding: Wales warned of bad weather
A number of flood warnings have been issued for rivers in Wales in areas where heavy rain is expected. The yellow weather warning issued by the Met Office is valid from Saturday to Sunday and covers 17 Welsh counties.
Heavy precipitation could lead to delays in bus and train services, as well as splashing and flooding on the roads. Power and other utilities may be disrupted, BBC reports.
The highest precipitation is expected in Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Gwynedd, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen and the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Department of Natural Resources in Wales has asked to be on the lookout for flooding. In particular, the River Hoddnant in Beaverton and the River Ewenny in the village of Ewenny in the Vale of Glamorgan are expected to overflow.
Residents of Wales are advised to follow weather updates. In the event of flooding, it is important to evacuate immediately from danger zones.