The storm has caused chaos in Wales overnight on Friday into Saturday, with heavy rain and wind causing fallen trees, flooding and power cuts. The storm was officially named on Thursday and is forecast to cause disruption across the UK today and through the weekend.
Storm Darragh’s strong gusts are buffeting the coasts and hills of south Wales with the Met Office recording winds of up to 90 mph in some locations.
Last night an emergency phone alert was sent to millions of people in Red weather warning zones warning of a ‘danger to life’.
In a social media update provided this morning, the council have said they are working in various areas to clear trees and debris off several roads that have been forced to be closed.
“Our teams are dealing with a number of fallen trees that are causing road closures in Swansea.
“A4118 is blocked heading to town between Kilrough and Parkmill/Gower Inn
“A tree is blocking the entrance to Cwmgelli cemetery
“A tree is down in Woodfield Street, Morriston and there is also a tree down in Dunvant Park. There is also a small section of the roof loose at Clyne Court which is being attended to.
“A section of Mayals Road is shut in both directions as a large tree (pictured) is down near to the entrance to Clyne Gardens and is likely to be closed for much of Saturday.
“Glanmor Park Road in Uplands is also closed due to another fallen tree (pictured) at the lower end of the road.
“A section of Cockett Road is closed after a tree came down near St Peter’s Church.
“Cockett Road is also narrowed after a tree came down near to the Texaco petrol station. Outer sections have been cut back allowing traffic to pass with caution.
“The B4295 about 300 yards from Llanrhidian Holiday Park (Purple Badger) is closed due to fallen trees.
“A tree down at Players Industrial Estate in Clydach has been cleared and the area is now accessible.
“There is a red weather warning in place due to the very strong winds so please be very careful if you must drive during the storm.”
In addition, several parts of the M4 have been closed around Port Talbot. M4 in both directions closed due to strong winds from J41 A48 Pentyla-Baglan Road (Baglan / Pentyla) to J42 A483 (Swansea East / Briton Ferry).
The M4 in both directions has also been closed due to strong winds and debris on the road from J37 A4229 (Pyle / Porthcawl) to J38 A48 (Margam).
Transport for Wales has also asked rail passengers to check before travelling, with numerous services not running, whilst First Cymru have said no buses will be running until at least 12pm today.
[Lead image: Rob Stewart via Facebook]
