Storm Claudia, flood and Wales
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Disruption has continued after a major incident was declared in Monmouth following severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia. Emergency service crews have responded to more than 80 calls in the South Wales town, carrying out rescues, evacuations and welfare checks, the fire and rescue service said.
Storm Claudia has caused disruption to communities across Wales - and brought one police pursuit to a soggy end. Roads policing officers were pursuing a car which had failed to stop when the fleeing driver decided to drive through flood water on a road, causing the engine to cut out.
Drone footage shows devastating flooding in Monmouth, where a major incident was declared, in the aftermath of Storm Claudia on Saturday, 15 November. Heavy wind and rain battered the UK during the onslaught from the storm,
A major incident has been declared in South Wales due to "severe and widespread" flooding in Monmouth. A British woman has also died in Albufeira, Portugal, after the storm hit a campsite there. Follow the latest.
The Met Office had expanded its 'danger to life' warning across new areas as train services are cancelled and roads flooded across the country
A major incident has been declared in south Wales after the area was battered with wind and heavy rain during the onslaught from Storm Claudia.The warning, declared in the early hours of Saturday morning,
The downpour comes days after flooding in Carmarthen that was described by one business owner as the "worst in living memory". The Met Office warned spray and and surface water may also make travel difficult. The forecaster predicted between 40-50mm of rain could fall on higher ground, with 20mm-30mm expected more widely on Wednesday.