Caerphilly road totally blocked! Trees and lamppost down. Traffic lights out #stormimogen #caerphillyroad pic.twitter.com/N2V7CEi8rz
— Nikki Evans (@nikkiev123) February 8, 2016
Storm Imogen has caused severe disruption across Caerphilly County Borough and South Wales.
A downed tree has caused all trains between Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed to run at a reduced speed, so passengers should expect minor delays.
Thornhill Road, on the Cardiff side of Caerphilly Mountain, was blocked in both directions by fallen trees and a lamp post, but has now been cleared.
Service update A/B Cardiff services still diverting around A470 due to fallen tree at Thornhill Apologies for any inconvenience
— Stagecoach Wales (@StagecoachWales) February 8, 2016
The B4251 through Wattsville, Ynysddy and Cwmfelinfach has also been closed due to storm damage.
Currently there is no 56 service going through Wattsville, Ynysddy and Cwmfelinfach due to the road closure. Updates will follow.
— Stagecoach Wales (@StagecoachWales) February 8, 2016
The A467 Risca bypass, southbound, was also closed earlier today due to a fallen tree, but has since been reopened.
The Met Office has issued severe yellow warnings for rainfall and an increased amber ‘be prepared’ warning for wind, as gales of up to 80mph have been forecast.
Delays to rail and bus transport services have been widespread, with poor visibility and strong winds also causing congestion on roads, including the A470 in both directions near Abercynon.
Llanbradach homes and allotments were hit by rising waters from the River Rhymney on the weekend, leaving damage to property and residents are being urged to take extra care in the adverse weather conditions, where possible cleaning any drains on their property to avoid further floods.
Fire crews also attended to flooded homes in the Nelson and Pontymister areas.
New Road in Tir-y-Berth was flooded by rain water on the weekend as was areas of Blackwood.
Posting on its Facebook page, Caerphilly County Borough Council said it had received a high number of calls over the weekend.
The heavy rain over the weekend has resulted in flooding across the region. This has led to a high number of call-outs…
Posted by Caerphilly County Borough Council on Monday, 8 February 2016
The Met Office forecast predicts gales to gradually ease throughout Monday afternoon and evening, with the warnings officially in place until 6pm, though disruptions may last longer depending on severity.
??? Ynysddy ??? – I think that should be Ynysddu with a U on the end !
A467 Risca bypass tree grazed my car when it fell!!