Gallons of dirty water flooded a Swansea foodbank after torrential rain in the city. People across Wales said they experienced the loudest thunder they'd ever heard as a storm hit on Monday night, bringing torrential rain, and the heavy rainfall caused the drains in Gorseinon's High Street to burst, according to locals, causing water to flood several nearby businesses and properties.
Among them was the home of SOS Shelters Wales' foodbank in nearby Lime Street. Founder of the foodbank, Michael Tiley, said he was devastated at the damage caused by the flood - but has praised the tight-knit Gorseinon community for swooping in to help.
He said the damage was so severe, and so many donations ruined - that the bank was unable to open today (Tuesday, September 6). He was hoping that, with the help of volunteers and local people, he would be able to re-open the foodbank next Tuesday. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
