Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz has raised the recent floods, following the devastating impact of Storm Henk, in the Welsh Parliament.
The impact of the severe storm was seen particularly in and around Tenby, including Gumfreston, Heywood Lane and the Clicketts. A red alert was also issued for the River Ritec, with water being described as ‘Jeep deep’ on roads, cutting off routes and means of travel for local residents.
Across the border in Llansteffan during the same period, the residents of 21 properties were also displaced when the Nant Jack stream overflowed, and the culverts could not cope with the volume of rain.
There were also flooding incidents in Hundleton, Templeton and other areas in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
Speaking outside the Senedd Chamber, Samuel Kurtz MS said: “It is incredibly sad that the devastating impacts of the storm have forced many local residents to be evacuated from their homes and communities cut off from each other.
“I would like to send my sincere thanks to the emergency services, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire local authorities, Natural Resources Wales and Dŵr Cymru, all of whom have been working tirelessly over this period to help combat the impacts of, and help to mitigate further damage, caused by the storm and flooding.
“With flooding sadly becoming more regular, and new areas being flooded, I raised this in the Senedd Chamber with the hope of pushing the Welsh Government to provide further support to those affected, to local authorities to help with the clean-up operation and to ensure plans are in place for any future potential flooding.”
