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Flash floods hit south Wales after torrential rain

Gavin Thomas
BBC News
The Brook Bistro A flooded street in Whitchurch, CardiffThe Brook Bistro
A downpour left the main street in Whitchurch, Cardiff, submerged

Flash flooding has hit several areas of south Wales, with the situation in one town described as "serious".

Firefighters said they were extremely busy with multiple 999 calls, including in Cardiff, near Newport and in Port Talbot.

South Wales Police said Talbot Road in Port Talbot was closed in both directions after and thunderstorm rolled through the area on Friday night.

Drains were overwhelmed in Whitchurch, Cardiff earlier, where Merthyr Road was submerged after a torrential downpour.

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