UPDATE: Heavy rainfall is set to impact North Wales today, prompting urgent flood alerts from Natural Resources Wales (NRW). A Met Office warning is currently in effect, indicating significant disruption due to potential flooding across the region.
As rain begins to fall, NRW predicts flood alerts and warnings throughout North Wales, with rivers already swollen and the ground saturated. Residents are urged to prepare for possible flooding, especially in low-lying areas.
Currently, there are no official flood warnings in place for North Wales, but the situation is evolving rapidly. NRW has issued alerts for several key areas, including:
“Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Immediate action is required.”
Key regions under alert include:
- Anglesey: Areas around all rivers on the island are at risk, with flooding anticipated. Rainfall is currently affecting this area.
- Upper Dee: From Llanuwchllyn to Llangollen, flooding is expected to disrupt low-lying land and roads. Rain is forecast to begin affecting the area from 9 PM on November 30.
- River Glaslyn and River Dwyryd: Alerts are in place from Dyffryn Ardudwy to Nant Gwynant, with heavy rain expected overnight. Flooding impacts are anticipated through Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday morning.
- River Conwy: Areas from Dolwyddelan to Conwy are also under alert for flooding due to prolonged rainfall starting from 9 PM on November 30.
- River Dyfi: This alert covers Dinas Mawddwy and Llanbrynmair to the estuary, including Machynlleth, with significant rainfall expected overnight.
Residents are advised to stay vigilant and monitor local updates as conditions may deteriorate throughout the day. Flood alerts indicate that flooding is possible, while warnings signify that immediate action is needed.
The impact of these weather conditions could disrupt transport and local infrastructure, posing risks to safety. Authorities are urging everyone to remain informed and prepare for potential evacuation if necessary.
It’s critical to stay updated on this developing story as heavy rainfall persists through Monday. For live updates and emergency information, residents should refer to the NRW and Met Office websites.
