Wales weather: Met Office warns of heavy rain for some

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Image caption, The counties affected are Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea

A yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of Wales.

It came into effect at 21:00 GMT on Saturday and ends at 06:00 on Sunday.

The Met Office said homes and businesses could to be flooded and journeys disrupted. As much as 40-50mm (1.6-2in) of rain could fall in a few places, while others may face 20-30 mm.

Drivers were urged to check road conditions and residents advised to find out if their properties were at risk of flooding.

The counties affected are Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Neath Port Talbot, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Swansea.

Natural Resources Wales has issued .