Flood alert issued for parts of Barry
By Ellyn Wright 20th Jan 2021
A flood alert has been issued for parts of Barry by Natural Resources Wales.
This alert comes as heavy rainfall has increased the water levels of the Cadoxton River, creating a potential risk to the edge of Palmerstown and between Barry and Sully.
The flood alert is the first of three possible alert levels issued by Natural Resources Wales. The warning covers smaller, community-level areas where flooding of properties from rivers or the sea is expected.
Alerts cover large areas where flooding is possible from rivers or the sea.
• Check the live flood map or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188
• prepare your home business or farm for a flood• monitor local river levels and the flood forecast
• farmers should consider moving livestock and equipment away from areas likely to flood• avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain on Tuesday, which is in place until 12am on Friday.
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