FLOOD alerts are in place in parts of Flintshire and Wrexham today (Monday, September 30). 

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has issued alerts for the Alyn catchment and River Alyn at Rossett amid heavy rainfall which fell overnight and is forecast throughout the day. 

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Areas covered by the alert for the Alyn catchment include Mold, Pontblyddyn, Hope Llanfynydd, Bradley, Marford, Trevalyn and Rossett.

(Image: Natural Resources Wales) An NRW spokesperson said: "Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected. Rainfall is currently affecting this area. River Levels are above normal levels.

"We will continue to monitor the situation."

A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in place all day. A forecast states: "A spell of persistent and at times heavy rain is expected to affect northeast Wales and northwest England during Monday before easing on Monday night.

"20-40 mm of rain is expected to fall quite widely with a few places seeing up to 60 mm during the course of the day."