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Flooding news from South West Wales: flood warnings, storms, road closures and the schemes to fix flood-prone spots such as Killay Square, plus the clean-up after the water goes. More from Natural Resources Wales.
Council to begin natural flood management scheme in woodland close to Gnoll Country Park
Neath Port Talbot Council is due to start work on a natural flood management scheme amongst trees planted by Coed…
Council to decide on major next step for Mumbles sea defence plan
Plans for new sea defences to help protect Mumbles for decades to come are about to take another big step…
Eastern promenade reopens at Porthcawl as regeneration work continues
Work on the £6.4m scheme to defend Porthcawl from flooding and a potential rise in sea levels is making progress…
Flash flooding as heatwave breaks and Met Office issues thunderstorm warning
Parts of Port Talbot town centre were underwater today as torrential rain led to flash flooding as the heatwave came…
Residents encouraged to have say on Teifi Valley flooding schemes
Consultation on flood prevention schemes by Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion councils in the Teifi Valley has been extended to August 31…
Independent review of floods announced to help Wales adapt to climate change
An independent review of flooding events across Wales during the winter of 2020-21 has been launched, the Welsh Government has…
Environment body says CCTV camera vandalism put over 200 Pontarddulais homes at increased risk of flooding
A person filmed damaging equipment used to monitor vital flood defences in Pontarddulais made the town more vulnerable to flooding,…
Welsh Government announce £214m ‘largest ever’ investment in flood protection
Climate Change Minister Julie James has revealed the Welsh Government’s 'largest ever' flood programme, totalling more than £214m over three…
Flooding and coastal erosion will have to be considered for any future Welsh developments
Future developments in Wales will have to take into account future flooding and coastal erosion risk caused by climate change…