A major rescue was launched at caravan parks in mid Wales after severe flooding. This photograph by Penri James shows the scene at Riverside Caravan Park in Llandre, near Aberystwyth

About 15 caravans at Grosvenor Caravan Park became caught in the flood waters, but their owners managed to get to safety.

The A487 was flooded at Bow Street, a village near Aberystwyth

People at Aberystwyth Holiday Village were some of those rescued when it was hit by flood waters on Saturday morning.

This photograph was taken by Gary Reed at his home in Borth overlooking Glanlerry Caravan Park where coastguard and other rescue crews have been helping people to safety.

Water flooded through Riverside Caravan Park. Picture taken by Iestyn Hughes

Paula Colley who was staying at the Maes Bangor caravan park, took this photograph from the scene.

Sam Ebenezer who lives in Talybont said many homes have been flooded in the village with household goods seen floating in the street.

A rescue helicopter over Glanlerry Caravan Park

A breakdown truck became stranded in flood waters near the town Machynlleth, Powys.

Remnants of Diamond Jubilee bunting floats in flood water at Riverside Caravan Park.

An RNLI flood rescue team conducts a search in Aberystwyth.

As waters receded, the debris at Riverside Caravan Park was left exposed.