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The coalmining heritage of Wales has been implicated in flooding of homes - but what has happened in Skewen?
About 80 people were evacuated from the Neath Port Talbot village, with at least eight streets left under water.
Council leader Rob Jones says the flood appears to be related to mine works - but the volume of water involved has hampered a full assessment so far.
The Coal Authority is investigating how historic underground mining features in the area exacerbated the problem.
Mine shaft blow out likely flooded Skewen village - Coal Authority
The area around Skewen is riddled with old mine workings
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