Warnings over Powys roads as flood alerts issued for rivers

Flood alerts were issued Sunday evening (November 21) for the Vyrnwy catchment and Upper Severn.

Waters rose overnight before falling away but are rising again this morning (November 23) after a night of heavy rain.

Natural Resources Wales have said that while this should not be a severe flood they are warning that flooding in the Upper Severn could lead to road closures in “Caersws, Cilcewydd, Trehelig , Welshpool and Llandrinio”.

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Whilst higher levels in the Vyrnwy could lead to disruption to “roads close to Meifod Bridge, the B4393 near Llansantffraid Bridge and the B4398 at New Bridge Llanymynech.”

The poor weather is set to continue into tomorrow with a yellow weather warning being issued for much of Wales, including Powys.

The Met office have said heavy rain and wind expected for large parts of Wales warning that “spray and flooding on roads probably making journey times longer” which could lead to “delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.”

They are also warning of “delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges likely” and possibly “further flooding of a few homes and businesses”.