Flooding and damage continues as storm passes

While the storm that battered the area on Saturday has lessened, police have urged motorists not to travel unless essential.

The River Severn continues to rise with rain forecast for the rest of today. Flooding is reported in large parts of the Severn Valley and on many roads in and around Newtown and Montgomeryshire.

A Dyfed Powys Police spokesperson said: “Our advice is to only travel if it is essential. If you need to make a journey, check for road closures beforehand. Observe closures and warning signs and never risk driving through flood water.
 
“More rain is expected but at much lower levels than we’ve seen over the past few days. River levels are expected to drop over the next 18 hours when more will be known about the full effect of the storm.”

Branches and trees have fallen on some unclassified roads and police said debris caused by the storm remained a problem.

Police have also urged people not to report fallen telephone and electric posts unless they pose a risk, urging people to call Powys County Council instead and not 999.