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Wales weather: Footpath collapses into river amid flood warnings

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The Met Office has warned flooding of some homes is likely and journey times will probably be impacted

Flooding and travel disruption is likely as heavy rain falls across much of Wales, forecasters have warned.

A yellow rain warning is in effect until 17:00 on Thursday across 16 of Wales' 22 counties.

Winds up to 60mph (97km/h) and as much as 90mm (3.5in) of rain are expected on high ground, the Met Office said.

Several flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - have been issued along the River Teme and River Severn in Powys.

There were more than 35 active flood alerts, which means flooding is possible, for rivers across Wales on Wednesday evening.

NRW has urged people to be alert for potential flooding as heavy rainfall is expected overnight in areas where the ground is already saturated.

Part of a footpath near Newport, between Jubilee Park and Rogerstone Welfare, has collapsed into the River Ebbw, prompting the council to close it.

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Part of a footpath near Newport has collapsed into the River Ebbw

Kelly McLauchlan of the NRW said: "Our teams have been working with partners to make preparations and to minimise any potential risks to communities.

"Please remember that flood water is extremely dangerous, and people should not attempt to walk or drive through it unless instructed by the emergency services."

The Met Office warning covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.