Storm Bert: Live Updates

Emergency Phone Line
01685 384489.

Storm Bert: Help & Assistance 

Road Closures
We kindly ask that residents avoid Cardiff Road in Quakers Yard as it remains closed. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work to ensure the safety and security of the community.

Thank You
We want to say a huge thank you, and share our gratitude for the incredible and dedicated Highways teams and various staff who have worked tirelessly during Storm Bert to help keep our communities safe.

Please see an update on the roads we’ve been working on. We will share more information as soon as possible:

School Closures
Greenfield Special School will be closed Monday 25 November 2024.

Sandbags Update
We have an extremely limited amount of sandbags available. Our officers are assessing the critical areas and delivering to them as quickly as possible.

We are urging any residents who want to best protect their homes to please purchase them from local building merchants.

Flooding Rest Centres
Aberfan Community Centre and Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre are open for residents to use if they need to evacuate their homes or need support during a flooding emergency. The centre also has warm refreshments available. 

Avoid
Some roads are inaccessible due to flooding. Please avoid...
- Quakers Yard
- Brynheulog Terrace, Aberfan
- Glais Bridge
- Bedlinog
- Fochriw
- Dowlais Top
- Rocky Road
- Y Coleg Carpark
- Abercanaid
- Ponsticill
- Brecon Road
- Pantglas Aberfan main road
- Merthyr Vale
- Merthyr High Street
- Plymouth Street
- Bridge Street, Troedyrhiw
- Pentrebach area

Advice
We are advising the public to please stay indoors. We will attend emergency calls as soon as possible.