Wind gust of 84mph recorded as Storm Boelo brings disruption
More than 500 homes are without power and flooding and felled trees have been reported on roads.
Storm Boelo hit Wales on Sunday, causing widespread disruption and flooding. Hundreds of homes were left without electricity, with about 555 impacted in Rhayader, Powys, and 100 homes across south Wales also experiencing outages. A powerful gust of wind reached 84mph in Capel Curig, Conwy county, coupled with 2.1 inches of rainfall.
Police forces and local councils reported numerous incidents of flooding and downed trees. Five flood warnings were issued in south Wales, with four for the River Ely and one for the River Rhondda in Porth. Natural Resources Wales urged residents to evacuate homes if necessary, as water levels rose and streets became waterlogged.
Despite most of Wales not being under a weather warning, a yellow alert for wind remained in effect for parts of north Wales until 9 PM GMT. Transport for Wales suspended several train services due to the hazardous weather conditions, with buses now operating in their place. The National Grid pledged to restore power to affected households as swiftly as possible, offering apologies for the inconvenience caused.
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