Llanrwst locals left feeling unsafe after Storm Ciara flooding

Many Llanrwst residents "do not feel safe" after the town was badly hit by floods during Storm Ciara.

Travel disruption, flooding and power cuts affected large parts of Wales after Storm Ciara brought winds of over 90 miles per hour in February.

Llanrwst was one of the worst-affected areas in what was declared a 'major weather event'.

A local action group has been set up to raise money for sandbags as more heavy rain is forecast to hit Wales.

Samantha Egelstaff-Thomas, who set up the Llanrwst Flood Action Group, said it was "heart-breaking to see people struggling to keep their homes dry".

"I've lived here altogether for nearly three decades and these are people that I've grown up with, their children and in school with my children.

"We're very very lucky that people didn't lose their lives here."

The local action group has raised around £750 so far.

Samantha feels more support is needed for those affected by the flooding.

"There's also a need for vulnerable people and people that have been affected to get help with their mental health.

"This happens so regularly now in Llanrwst, and there has been a sense of acceptance.

"Obviously, on the back of climate change, this is only going to happen more and people are becoming increasingly anxious and nervous."

One local business owner has been hand-making sandbags for locals affected by flooding.

Joy Hall, who lives locally, said: "There are a lot of people in Llanrwst who do not feel safe, particularly the people who are very vulnerable who live in areas which, time and time again, appear to get flooded."

Local business owner Rob Galvin has been hand-making sandbags for the community.

"I organised some sand to be delivered to my house, and then a friend of mine and his son came along and helped me fill the sandbags."

"We just wanted to try and do something to help."