NORTH Wales Fire and Rescue service have been inundated with calls from residents amid flooding. 

Since 7.30am this morning (October 20), the emergency service has received 47 calls. 

Incidents include - 8.44am  - Llanfynydd – vehicle stuck in water; 9.04am – Dyserth – one vehicle involved; and two calls relating to external flooding in Rhyl at 9.57am (Eastville Avenue) and 9.59am (Ffordd Derwen). 

A spokesperson for the fire service said: "Reports of lots of surface water on the roads this morning across North Wales - please check your journey before heading out and modify your driving to account for the conditions."

The team has put out the following advice to motorists:

  • Drive slowly
  • Make sure your headlights are on
  • Leave plenty of space between cars
  • Do not enter flood water if you can avoid it and test your brakes afterwards
  • Wait in your car and call for help rather than try to get out if you get stuck in water.

The Met Office has issued a 'Red severe weather warning' for parts of the UK. 

Storm Babet is expected to bring exceptional rainfall and impactful wind today (Friday, October 20). The Red warning for rain covers parts of the east of Scotland, including Brechin, Forfar and Kirriemuir. It’s in force from 6pm on Thursday through to 12pm on Friday (October 20). 

North Wales will be impacted as a result of Storm Babet. A Yellow Warning for Rain has been issued North Wales. This could cause disruption from early Friday through to 6am on Saturday (October 21).

Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Anglesey are all affected.

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The Met Office said people should expect: "Fast flowing or deep floodwater is possible, causing a danger to life; Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings; Some communities may be cut off by flooded road; Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible; Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures; Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses."