Met Office Issues ‘Danger to Life’ Warning as Over 40 Areas in Wales Face Severe Weather Risk
A severe weather warning has been issued for Wales due to impending heavy rain. The Met Office has placed an amber weather warning indicating a “danger to life” for over 40 areas, effective from midnight on Sunday to 11:59 PM on Monday. This warning comes just weeks after significant flooding impacted residents and businesses in Monmouth during Storm Claudia.
Amber Weather Warning for Wales
The amber weather warning signals potential fast-flowing or deep floodwater, posing risks to life in parts of South Wales. Nearly a month’s worth of rain is expected to fall within a 24-hour period, contributing to hazardous conditions.
Flood Alerts and Warnings
As of 6 AM on Monday, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued over 40 flood alerts and warnings across the region.
- Two serious flood warnings are in place for:
- River Hydfron at Llanddowror
- River Ely at Peterston Super Ely
- Immediate action is advised in these locations due to anticipated property flooding.
- Flood alerts cover low-lying lands, minor roads, car parks, recreational areas, and farmland.
Affected Areas
Major areas under flood alerts include:
- Beddgelert – Rivers Colwyn and Glaslyn
- Anglesey catchment
- Upper Dee catchment
- Conwy catchment
- River Rhymney
- Rivers Ebbw, Sirhowy, and Lwyd
- Various locations in Monmouthshire and Powys
- Rivers Taf and Cynin
- Western and Eastern Cleddau
- Rivers Gwendraeths and many others throughout South Wales
Impact of Weather Conditions
The forecast on Monday predicts widespread rain accompanied by heavy downpours and strong winds. Conditions are expected to be particularly challenging in the south, with coastal gales and flooding projected.
Counties Affected
The following counties are under the amber weather warning:
- Blaenau Gwent
- Bridgend
- Caerphilly
- Cardiff
- Carmarthenshire
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Monmouthshire
- Neath Port Talbot
- Newport
- Pembrokeshire
- Powys
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Swansea
- Torfaen
- Vale of Glamorgan
Residents are urged to stay informed and take precautions as severe weather conditions unfold across Wales. For regular updates, follow Emegypt’s news coverage.
