Residents of Flood-Prone Welsh Terrace Hold Farewell Gathering Before Move

Residents of Clydach Terrace in Wales held a final gathering at a community centre on Sunday before leaving homes repeatedly threatened by flooding. Paul Thomas, 66, who has lived on the street for 46 years, said he felt his memories were "being taken away" as he prepared to move.

Thomas described being swept off his doorstep by floodwater during Storm Dennis in 2020 and said the constant threat of storms outweighed any attachment to the property.

Thomas received £150,000 for his home and spent an additional £50,000 on repairs after the 2020 flood. He noted that higher local house prices have made it difficult for some residents to find comparable housing nearby. Kevin Fender, 63, bought his house four years ago and moved out last week to a property about a mile away.

He described the relocation as "life changing" and said he had not expected to move at his stage of life. " The row is expected to be demolished, though no timeline for demolition has been announced.