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Storm Dennis triggers flooding in Caerphilly County Borough

News | Richard Gurner | Published: 09:31, Sunday February 16th, 2020.
Last updated: 16:45, Thursday February 20th, 2020
Bedwas. Picture by Gareth Axenderrie

Several areas of Caerphilly County Borough have been hit with flooding as heavy rain is set to continue for the rest of Sunday.

The Met Office earlier issued a Red Warning for rain for Storm Dennis.

Red warnings are issued when it is highly likely the weather will cause a high level of impact – including threat to life.

Storm Dennis has brought heavy rain across the UK throughout the weekend, with multiple amber and yellow warnings in force until Monday, highlighting the risk of flooding and strong winds.

Several communities in Caerphilly County Borough have been affected by flooding including Machen, Bedwas, Risca and Argoed.

Bedwas Road near Bedwas Rugby Club is closed with the Welsh Government building opposite Peters Pies flooded.

The Welsh Government office in Bedwas

@CaerphillyCBC The river Ebbw is dangerously high along Ebbw street in Risca please can you advise if you will be issuing sandbags as a precaution? With more rain to come residents are concerned! pic.twitter.com/yMWhXCyDlG

— Gareth Lynch (@Lynchy501) February 16, 2020

Our crews are still out battling with the elements doing what they can to keep residents safe.

Please only travel when absolutely necessary.@NatResWales have been issuing advice to residents near rivers.

If you are in danger call 999

— CaerphillyCBC (@CaerphillyCBC) February 16, 2020

The met office is warning RED
Roads closed;
Bedwas Road
Bailey Street Deri
Chapel of Ease Abercarn
North Road Newbridge
Bridge Street Blackwood

We are getting a lot of calls for;
Ynysddu
Deri
New Tredegar
Bedwas
Newbridge
Risca
Llanbradach
Ystrad https://t.co/pSM36n7T2h

— CaerphillyCBC (@CaerphillyCBC) February 16, 2020

#Risca #Ebbw #StormDennis #dennisstorm #SundayMorning pic.twitter.com/R4BVxmBJrG

— Kayle Garkut (@KayleGarkut) February 16, 2020

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Andy Page, said: “Whilst the heaviest rain has cleared from Northern Ireland and Scotland, England and Wales will continue to see heavy rain on Sunday, with a risk of severe flooding in places.

“In particular, heavy rain has led to severe flooding across parts of south Wales triggering a red rain warning, where around 140mm of rain  in total could fall, before it gradually eases this afternoon.”

Anyone fancy some New Hendredenny SpringWater. Limited edition! #StormDennis @CaerphillyObsvr pic.twitter.com/g3GuNbSupQ

— Gwyn Roberts (@GwynnieBanjo) February 16, 2020

Jeremy Parr, Head of Flood and Incident Risk Management for Natural Resources Wales, said: “The forecast is for very significant levels of rain, especially in the eastern valleys of South Wales. Impacts could be severe overnight, and everyone should take the warnings extremely seriously.

“We are working hard to make sure communities are as prepared as possible and urge people to take care and make arrangements to be safe.

“People are advised to take great care if you need to travel. If you are out, take extreme caution and never drive or walk through flood waters.

“Keep an eye on the forecast and visit our website for the latest information on flood warnings. You can find practical advice on flooding on our website too.”

Storm Ciara causes damage across Caerphilly County Borough
Storm Dennis follows last week’s Storm Ciara
Gareth Axenderrie
Gareth Axenderrie

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