Merthyr Tydfil sinkhole linked to Storm Bert flooding as residents remain evacuated

A large sinkhole in Merthyr Tydfil, measuring about 50 feet deep, has been linked to flooding from Storm Bert. The council believes it developed over six days, leading to the evacuation of 29 homes on Sunday. Residents reported hearing rumblings before the sinkhole appeared. The council is working to stabilize the area and prevent further expansion, but no timeline has been given for residents' return home. Access to the affected road remains restricted. The council leader noted that landslides caused debris to collapse into a culvert, leading to the sinkhole's formation.