SOUTH Wales Fire and Rescue teams were scrambled across Barry today as torrential rain caused mayhem in the town.

Fire crews arrived at a house on Gladstone Road at 10am this morning to rescue three people trapped by rising water levels.

And as heavy rainfall continued throughout the day two men became standed in their cars - one under the railway bridge at Weston Square and the other at Coldbrook Road East.

By midday on Friday, emergency services had been called to 18 incidents across Barry and Penarth with no reported injuries.

A spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue said: "We are experiencing unusually heavy rainfall and this has caused problems in the area, "While we would encourage people to contact emergency services if they are in danger, we would also urge people to follow our flood safety advice and not to panic."

* Tell us about your flooding problems or send us your pictures to: barrynews@gwent-wales.co.uk * SOUTH Wales Fire and Rescue Flood Safety Advice Motorists should not attempt to drive through flooded roads or fords. The water is often deeper than it looks and may be moving quite fast. Your vehicle may be swept away or become stranded Do not attempt to walk through flooded areas. Even shallow water moving fast can sweep you off your feet and there may be hidden dangers such as open drains, damaged road surfaces, submerged debris or deep channels; these can cause serious injuries or even death.

Children should not be allowed to play in flood water, which can become contaminated with sewerage and chemicals Do not smoke, eat or drink whilst in contact with floodwater and always wash your hands afterwards.

Keep an eye on weather reports on local television or radio news channels. Do not travel in heavy rain storms unless absolutely necessary.

Look after neighbours. People have been known to suffer from hypothermia after their homes have become flooded with cold rainwater even in the summer time.

Remember that the during a storm the emergency services will be very busy, only call for immediate assistance if there is a risk to life or serious property or environmental damage Following a flood in your home, make sure all electrical circuits are fully dried out and checked by an electrical engineer before switching back on.