Localised flooding as heavy rain hits parts of Wales

Some roads have been flooded and people are being warned to avoid rivers and beaches as heavy rain continues to fall across large parts of Wales.

A yellow warning is in place until 03:00 GMT on Saturday, covering much of south, mid and West Wales.

The Met Office has also issued an amber rain warning across the south Wales valleys until midnight on Friday.

Natural Resources Wales has issued 13 flood warnings, including for rivers in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.

Dozens of flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible and people should be prepared, are in place for people living near rivers, including in Powys.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has warned people to stay away from beaches and river banks and not to attempt to walk or drive through flood water.

In Carmarthenshire, the A485 has been closed in both directions due to flooding between New Inn and Gwyddgrug, and flood gates leading into Abergwili Road have been closed due to water on the road, with Dyfed-Powys Police urging people to avoid the area.

Emergency services have also urged people living in areas at risk of flooding to move essential medicine upstairs.

Forecasters have warned of disruption to transport services and power lines with up to 100mm of rain expected to fall in some areas.

Homes are likely to be affected and communities could be be cut off due to water on the roads.

The weather warnings will remain in place while a band of heavy rain is expected continue overnight into Saturday.

The amber warning covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea and Torfaen.

The yellow weather warning also includes Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and the Vale of Glamorgan.

NRW said its emergency response workers were working with partners across key sites to check defences were in working order and ensuring any drains were clear to reduce risk to people and homes.

The organisation's duty tactical manager, Sean Moore, warned of "disruption."

"We are urging people to keep a close eye on weather reports and on the NRW website for details on any potential impacts in their areas," he said.

"We're also advising to take extra care when travelling as conditions could be hazardous."