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Major incident declared in parts of Wales after flooding triggers hundreds of calls
Flooding caused emergency rescues of over 30 dogs and disrupted transport and school operations in South Wales, with more than 450 calls to fire services, officials said.
- On Wednesday, November 5, heavy flooding forced schools to close in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, halting transport after severe Tuesday downpours.
- A 'Supermoon' and heavy rain combined to intensify flooding as the Cwmbwrla collapsed culvert and a blocked sewer linked to the recently demolished Cwmfelin social club overwhelmed Swansea council's pumps.
- Emergency crews rescued 48 people from Whitland care home, helped around 42 others, and saved more than 30 dogs, using boats and rescue equipment.
- The council opened a rest centre at Carmarthen Leisure Centre and launched a hardship emergency fund offering households £500 plus £1,000 for uninsured and grants up to £5,000 for businesses.
- Despite easing rain, the council warned higher-than-normal tides could cause coastal flooding until Thursday, and residents in Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Swansea were urged to avoid travelling amid over 20 flood warnings and rail closures between Carmarthen and Whitland, Trainline said.
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Major incident declared in parts of Wales after flooding triggers hundreds of calls
Dozens of people have been rescued from flooded homes in the Carmarthenshire area, three people were saved from a vehicle trapped in fast-flowing water and more than 30 dogs were rescued from flood-affected kennels at a shelter.
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"My thoughts are with all those affected by the flooding" - Ann Davies, MP for Carmarthen
Following the flooding across Carmarthenshire, MP for Carmarthen Ann Davies has issued the following statement in support of those affected by the floods: "My thoughts are with all those affected by the severe flooding across Caerfyrddin. The scale of the devastation has been significant, with major incidents causing serious damage to homes, businesses, vital infrastructure,
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