THE weekend saw 'supertides' on the Severn, Wye and Usk rivers. Roads were closed and neighbouring residents issued with sandbags to protect their properties.

Monmouthshire County Council (MCC) warned of road closures on the A466 at Tintern in anticipation of high tides on the River Wye.  Roger Hoggins, MCC's head of operations, said at the time: "The predicted tides are high and are anticipated to overtop the banks which may result in flooding properties on this stretch of the highway.  Residents are aware that a supply of sandbags is available for collection and are notified at the beginning of the year of the dates and times when these high tides may impact".

The river covered fields and roads along the Wye but no major damage to property has been reported.

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) asked people to take extra care near the coast because of the dangerous conditions.

The so-called supertide was caused by a rare alignment between the moon and sun making a high gravitational pull which caused the sea to rise to an unusually high level.

Supertides occur once every 19 years but scientists have warned this rare alignment will reoccur soon, which could mean there will be another five super tides this year.

The next is due on Saturday 21st March, the Vernal Equinox, and then on Wednesday 23rd September, the Autumnal Equinox.

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