Torrential Rain Submerges Cars at Swansea Roundabout as Flood Warnings Issued
Emergency services respond to multiple flooding incidents in Swansea after heavy rain leaves vehicles stranded on a major route
Heavy rain has left cars partially submerged on a busy Swansea roundabout and prompted multiple flood warnings across Wales, police and emergency services said.
A video posted on Facebook showed a vehicle driving through deep water on Cwmbwrla roundabout on Carmarthen Road, one of the main routes into the city. South Wales Police closed the road and diverted traffic while crews from South Wales Fire and Rescue Service dealt with several flooding incidents in Swansea, including in Killay, Cwmbwrla and Manselton.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain covering parts of Wales, and Natural Resources Wales said it had issued eight flood warnings for the area. The warnings indicate flooding is expected and could pose a danger to life, particularly around rivers and low-lying roads.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews were managing multiple incidents as water entered properties and blocked roads. Officers urged drivers to avoid flooded routes and warned against driving through standing water, which can conceal hazards such as washed-out carriageways and deep channels.
Local authorities coordinated road closures and traffic diversions to reduce the risk to motorists and allow emergency teams to work. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries, and emergency services continued to monitor conditions as rainfall persisted.
The Met Office warning advises people to expect some localised travel disruption, with delays to public transport and difficult driving conditions in heavy downpours. Natural Resources Wales' flood warnings identify locations where flooding is likely and provide safety advice for residents at risk, including moving to higher ground and avoiding rivers and streams.
Officials said they would provide updates as conditions change and urged residents to follow official guidance. Motorists were reminded to check local traffic reports and to treat road closures and diversions as mandatory for safety reasons.
The incidents come as regional forecasters have highlighted a run of unsettled weather across the UK, with swollen watercourses and saturated ground increasing the chance of surface water flooding where heavy rain occurs. Emergency services and resilience agencies advised preparedness and vigilance while the weather warning remains in force.