A flood alert was today issued for the Severn Vyrnwy Confluence following heavy rain.

At 9am this morning the level at the Llanymynech Gauge was 1.45 metres and rising slowly.

A peak level of between 3 and 3.5 metres is expected to occur this evening.

The following roads could be affected by flooding; Melverley Green to Maesbrook road Melverley to Melverley Green road and Ponthen to Melverley road.