Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, November 4)

Road shut due to flooding

The road between Trimsaran and Kidwelly in Carmarthenshire is currently shut due to flooding.

B4308 TRIMSARAN -KIDWELLY

The road is currently closed due to flooding

Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/wBg1lYnThI

-Dyfed-Powys Police (@dyfedpowys) November 4, 2025

Train services affected by flooding

Train services in north and south Wales have been impacted by flooding on Tuesday evening.

Due to heavy rain flooding the railway the following lines are blocked.

❌West of Swansea
❌Pontarddu
❌Between North Llanrwst – Blaenau Ffestiniog

We have limited road transport running due to heavy delays on roads caused by weather disruption.https://t.co/nsQjeIf6Ay pic.twitter.com/0D1j1Z1kqW

– Transport Wales (@Transport_Wales) November 4, 2025

A48 in Carmarthenshire reopens after crash

A section of the A48 in Carmarthenshire that was closed following a crash has reopened.

According to Inrix: “Road cleared, accident cleared on A48 Westbound from A48 (Porthyrhyd / Llanarthne, Porthyrhyd) to the Llanddarog turn off (Llanddarog).”

23 flood warnings in place

There are now 23 flood warnings in place across the country.

The warnings, issued by Natural Resources Wales, are in place at the following locations:

• River Fords Lake at Brook Cottages, Stepaside
• River Cothi at Pontargothi and Pontynyswen
• Rivers Taf and Gronw west of St Johns Street, Whitland
• Rivers Taf and Gronw east of St Johns Street, Whitland
• River Teifi to Llechryd
• River Taf at Station Road, Whitland
• River Teifi at Cenarth
• River Teifi at Newcastle Emlyn
• River Towy at Old Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen
• River Gwendraeth Fawr to Pontyates and Ponthenry
• River Towels at Station Road, Llandysul
• River Taf at Trevaughan, Whitland
• River Towy to Llanwrda
• River Dulais at College Campus and Sandy Road, Pool
• River Dafen at Halfway, Llanelli
• River Dafen at Trostre, Llanelli
• Little Gwendraeth River at Kidwelly
• River Cothi at low lying areas – Pontargothi and Pontynyswen
• River Towy at Carmarthen Quay, Carmarthen
• River Towy, Isolated Properties Between Llandeilo and Abergwili
• River Cynin at St Clears
• River Lougher at Ammanford and Llandybie
• River Hydfron to Llanddowror

A48 in Carmarthenshire partially blocked

The A48 in Carmarthenshire is now partially blocked having been fully closed in one direction earlier on Tuesday.

According to Inrix: “A48 Westbound partially blocked due to accident from A48 (Porthyrhyd / Llanarthne, Porthyrhyd) to the Llanddarog turn off (Llanddarog).

M4 slip road in Swansea reopens

The M4 slip road in Swansea that was shut earlier on Tuesday due to flooding has reopened.

According to Inrix: “M4 Eastbound entry slip road re-opened, traffic returned to normal, earlier flooding at J44 A4230 Peniel Green Road (Llansamlet).”

19 flood warnings in place

There are now 19 flood warnings in place across Wales, together with 35 flood alerts.

The flood warnings – meaning “flooding is expected, immediate action required”, according to Natural Resources Wales – are in place at the following locations:

• River Taf at Station Road, Whitland
• River Teifi at Cenarth
• River Teifi at Newcastle Emlyn
• River Towy at Old Llangunnor Road, Carmarthen
• Ilston Brook at Ilston, Gower
• River Gwendraeth Fawr at Pontyates and Ponthenry
• River Tyweli at Station Road, Llandysul
• River Taf at Trevaughan, Whitland
• River Towy at Llanwrda
• River Dulais at College Campus and Sandy Road, Pwll
• River Dafen at Halfway, Llanelli
• River Dafen at Trostre, Llanelli
• River Gwendraeth Fach at Kidwelly
• River Cothi at low lying areas – Pontargothi and Pontynyswen
• River Towy at Carmarthen Quay, Carmarthen
• River Towy, isolated properties between Llandeilo and Abergwili
• River Cynin at St Clears
• River Loughor at Ammanford and Llandybie
• River Hydfron at Llanddowror

Major Swansea roundabout flooded again as cars become stuck

A Swansea roundabout that flooded so badly that locals swam, fished and paddleboarded around it has flooded again after a day of heavy rain. Cwmbwrla Roundabout was submerged by water in September, leading to traffic being diverted for a number of days.

On Tuesday afternoon the roundabout was again submerged, with traffic being diverted and cars becoming stuck in water.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said:

We’re at the scene of a flood on Cwmbwrla Roundabout, Swansea. The roundabout is flooded and is not passable from any approach. Vehicles are being diverted to Pentregethin Road. It is expected to remain closed for some time. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We’re grateful for your patience.

As a result of the flooding, the A483 Carmarthen Road is closed in both directions on Tuesday evening.

M4 partially blocked in Newport

A section of the M4 in Newport is partially blocked due to an obstruction.

According to Inrix: “M4 Westbound partially blocked, queueing traffic due to obstruction on the road from J24 A449 (Coldra) to J25 B4596 Caerleon Road (Caerleon). Congestion to J23A (Magor Services).”

Delays at Brynglas Tunnels

There are delays of up to an hour at the Brynglas Tunnels in Newport.

According to Inrix: “Delays on M4 Brynglas Tunnels Westbound before J26 A4051 (Malpas Road). Travel time is 60 minutes.”

Nine flood warnings now in place across Wales

There are now nine flood warnings in place across Wales, together with 31 flood alerts.

The warnings, issued by Natural Resources Wales, apply to the following locations:

• River Dafen at Halfway, Llanelli
• River Dafen at Trostre, Llanelli
• River Gwendraeth Fach at Kidwelly
• River Cothi at low lying areas – Pontargothi and Pontynyswen
• River Towy at Carmarthen Quay, Carmarthen
• River Towy, isolated properties between Llandeilo and Abergwili
• River Cynin at St Clears
• River Loughor at Ammanford and Llandybie
• River Hydfron at Llanddowror

Police appeal for missing man

South Wales Police has issued an appeal for a missing 53-year-old from Cardiff.

#MISSING | Leighton Powell, 53, from Whitchurch, #Cardiff.

He was last heard from at 9pm yesterday; his disappearance is out of character and there are concerns for his welfare.

He has links to Canton, Wenvoe and Barry.

Any info? Please contact us, using reference 2500351706. pic.twitter.com/PtioEB0Iu0

— South Wales Police (@swpolice) November 4, 2025

Long delays on the A48 in Carmarthenshire

There are long delays on the westbound stretch of the A48 in Carmarthenshire following a crash.

A48 Foelgastell to Llanddarog Junction Westbound

The road is currently closed due to a collision

Please avoid the area and find alternative routes for your journey.

Please take care driving due to adverse weather conditions

Thank you. pic.twitter.com/zRjPVJqkzr

-Dyfed-Powys Police (@dyfedpowys) November 4, 2025

Cwmbwrla Roundabout flooded again

Cwmbwrla Roundabout in Swansea is currently flooded and “not passable”, according to police.

A spokesperson for South Wales Police said:

We’re at the scene of a flood on Cwmbwrla Roundabout, Swansea. The roundabout is flooded and is not passable from any approach. Vehicles are being diverted to Pentregethin Road. It is expected to remain closed for some time; please avoid the area and use alternative routes where possible. We’re grateful for your patience.

A48 in Carmarthenshire closed

A section of the A48 in Carmarthenshire is closed due to a crash.

According to traffic monitoring service Inrix: “A48 Westbound closed, queueing traffic due to accident from A48 (Porthyrhyd / Llanarthne, Porthyrhyd) to the Llanddarog Turn off (Llanddarog).”

Windows smashed as torrential flooding fills country pub with water

A country pub situated alongside a Welsh river has once again been severely damaged due to flooding caused by persistent rain. Parts of the Cresselly Arms, located in the Carmarthenshire village of Pontargothi, are underwater after heavy rainfall across most of the county on Monday and Tuesday.

Last November parts of the pub were waist-deep in water following torrential rain which fell during Storm Bert. Previously to that it was badly hit by flooding in Storm Dennis back in 2018 and on several occasions in between.

The same thing happened again on Tuesday, November 4, and there are fears the flooding could get worse if the weather does not improve in the coming days.

Welsh primary school at centre of ‘knives’ threat to reopen

A Welsh primary school which was shut down by police because a threat was made about “individuals attending the premises armed with knives” is to reopen on Wednesday, November 5. A decision was taken in the early hours of Monday morning to close Dafen CP School in Llanelli after messages were received online which resulted in police taking “safeguarding action”.

Police confirmed on Monday night that a “critical incident” had been declared and that at least 13 police units were deployed to the school and surrounding areas – including a firearms unit, a dog unit, neighbourhood policing and prevention teams, and response officers.

They also revealed that the threat against the school “suggested individuals attending the school with knives on Monday”. Stay informed on Carms news by signing up to our newsletter here.

While the source of the threat has not been identified, police said the “risk is now deemed to have passed” and that there is “no ongoing investigation”.

Six flood warnings still in place

There are currently six NRW flood warnings in place, along with 31 flood alerts.

The warnings, meaning “flooding is expected – immediate action required” are in place at the below locations:

• River Towy at Carmarthen Quay, Carmarthen
• River Towy, isolated properties between Llandeilo and Abergwili
• River Cynin at St Clears
• River Loughor at Ammanford and Llandybie
• River Hydfron at Llanddowror
• River Cothi at low lying areas – Pontargothi and Pontynyswen

Road closed due to obstruction on road

The A484 Sandy Road in Llanelli is closed in both directions, resulting in slow traffic, due to an obstruction on the road from Denham Avenue to B4304 Traeth Ffordd.

Fireworks launched from car on busy Cardiff road

Two men have been charged with throwing fireworks from a moving vehicle on the A4232 in Cardiff.

Roads policing officers for South Wales Police witnessed fireworks being set off from a car close to the Butetown tunnels on the evening of Sunday, November 2.

Following a pursuit, the suspect vehicle was found parked on the Miskin Industrial Estate. And with the help of police dog Sonny and a police helicopter, two men were located and arrested nearby.

Click here to read more.

Crash in Denbighshire

All traffic is being temporarily held, resulting in stationary traffic, due to an accident on A55 westbound at junction 25 Bodelwyddan Interchange (Bodelwyddan Castle).

Hold-ups on Fabian Way

There’s currently slow traffic on A483 Fabian Way inbound at A4067 Quay Parade in Swansea.

Crashes on the M4 cause traffic to grind to a halt – live updates

There are serious delays on the M4 after two crashes have took place.

An accident has taken place on M4 eastbound from junction 48 A4138 Pontardulais Road (Hendy / Llanelli) to junction 47 A483 (Penllergaer / Swansea West services).

All traffic is also being temporarily held, with stationary traffic, due to an accident on M4 westbound before junction 44 A4230 Peniel Green Road (Llansamlet). There is congestion to junction 43 (Llandarcy).

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Second M4 accident

All traffic is being temporarily held, resulting in stationary traffic, due to an accident on M4 westbound at junction 44 A4230 Peniel Green Road (Llansamlet).

There’s congestion to junctin 43 (Llandarcy).

Prior to 12.30pm all traffic was held.

Accident on M4

An accident has taken place on M4 eastbound from junction 48 A4138 Pontardulais Road (Hendy / Llanelli) to junction 47 A483 (Penllergaer / Swansea West services).

Prior to 12.15pm all traffic was held.

New flood warning issued – live weather updates

Natural Resources Wales has issued a new flood warning for low lying property in Ammanford, Llandybie and Aberlash adjacent to the river Loughor upstream of its confluence with the River Amman, including Carmarthenshire College.

It writes: “River levels are rising. Flooding to property is expected. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is ongoing. The rainfall is forecast to ease by approximately 7am on Wednesday, November 5. We will continue to monitor the situation.”

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Emergency repairs causing delays

In Torfaen, there’s currently queuing traffic due to emergency repairs on A4042 in both directions at A4051 (Croes-y-mwyalch roundabout).

In the roadworks area.

Police given extra powers in Cardiff after ‘fireworks shot at homes’

There will be an increased police presence in a Welsh neighbourhood where fireworks have been “directed at vehicles and properties”.

Officers in the Pentrebane area of Cardiff have been given extra powers to prevent gatherings, illegal use of fireworks and associated anti-social behaviour over the coming days through a 48-hour dispersal order.

The dispersal order, granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, affects most of Pentrebane and is in place from 4pm on Tuesday, November 4 until 6pm on Thursday, November 6.

South Wales Police said the order is a preventative measure following reports in the area of fireworks being at directed at properties and vehicles on Halloween.

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Drivers warned of strong winds on bridge

Drivers are being warned of strong winds on A55 Britannia Bridge between junction nine A487 (Treborth) and junction eight A5 (Llanfair P.G.).

The speed matrix sign has been set to 30mph.

Advisory restrictions are in place for caravans, motorbikes and cyclists.

Met Office weather warning extended across Wales – live updates

Heavy rain looks set to batter Wales today, and into tomorrow, as the Met Office extended its yellow weather warning to cover most of South Wales.

Rain is expected to “turn heavier, more persistent and more widespread” this afternoon, from noon, before easing early tomorrow at 8am.

Fifteen areas of the country are affected.

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