Storm Bert latest: Major incident declared as ‘devastating’ flooding hits South Wales

A major incident has been declared in parts of South Wales due to river flooding. 

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council will work with emergency services to deal with the flooding caused by Storm Bert. 

Chris Bryant, the MP for Rhondda and Ogmore, said: “I am deeply saddened to witness the devastation caused by last night’s storm and the severe flooding across our communities.

“The flooding across areas in the Rhondda and Ogmore is unprecedented. I have never seen it on this scale before.

“My team and I are working tirelessly to support those impacted, and I want to assure everyone that the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Bridgend County Borough Council and Dwr Cymru teams are doing everything in their power to respond to this crisis.”

More than 100 flood warnings and alerts have been issued across the country, with bridges shut and roads closed.

Rising waters have been reported in several towns, including Pontypridd, Ebbw Vale and Aberdare, with landslides in north Wales.

Videos and pictures being shared online show parts of Pontypridd underwater, with cars submerged and homeowners bailing out their properties next to the River Taff.