Patients had to be relocated at Wales’ largest hospital this week due to flooding caused by heavy rain. The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board disclosed that rainfall had impacted certain hospital buildings at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and the University Hospital Llandough near Penarth. They confirmed that six patients at the Teenage Cancer Trust unit needed to be moved, with other hospital areas also affected, but service delivery remained unaffected. Flash flooding occurred across Wales on Wednesday, October 16, following 18 hours of heavy rain with a yellow weather warning in place for most of the country.
The Health Board stated that some of their buildings were affected by flooding on Wednesday and provided an update on the impact on services and the ongoing resolutions. Despite the heavy rain, service delivery and activity at other areas of the hospital site were not disrupted, with support in place from Infection, Prevention and Control, and Estates teams. Now, attention turns to a new weather warning for strong winds over the weekend as the Met Office forecasts light showers for Thursday in Wales, along with potential mist and fog patches overnight.
Looking ahead to the weekend, with continuing unsettled weather, there are concerns about potential coastal impacts due to a low-pressure system bringing strong winds, especially in northern and western areas. The Met Office mentioned a deep area of low pressure approaching from the Atlantic that could bring more widespread strong winds by Sunday. As the situation evolves, updates on the wind warning are expected to be refined based on increasing confidence in the forecast. Stay informed with the latest developments to ensure preparedness and safety amidst changing weather conditions.