LAST night’s heavy rain has caused flooding and disruption around Gwent.
A crew was called to Lighthouse Road, Newport, just after 10pm where flooding of a subway was affecting electric circuits. They used pumps to divert the water.
Meanwhile head of joint fire control with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Jennie Griffiths warned against driving into floodwater.
Writing on Twitter this morning she said: Saving you is our utmost priority+we won't hesitate to do so but concerned how many of you drove through flood water yesterday #staysafe”.
More heavy rain is expected throughout the day, through the evening and into tomorrow.
Have you been affected by flooding? Email newsdesk@southwalesargus.co.uk.
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