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Amber ‘Danger to Life’ Rain Warning as Deluge Hits South Wales, With Flood Risk Across UK

Saturated ground is amplifying flood and landslide danger nationwide.

Overview

  • An amber rain alert is active across central and south Wales through Monday, with 100–120mm possible on higher ground and 20–40mm widely.
  • Yellow rain warnings cover southwest and northwest England, central and northern Wales and southwest Scotland, mostly until early Tuesday, with a separate warning in southern Scotland and northern England in place until 9pm Monday.
  • Natural Resources Wales lists 38 flood alerts, while the Environment Agency reports five flood warnings and 44 alerts as forecasters caution about surface water and river flooding.
  • The British Geological Survey says similar rainfall totals have previously triggered landslides in Wales, as strong southwesterly winds and coastal gales add to travel hazards and possible power cuts.
  • The Met Office updated Greater Manchester’s warning to end at 11:59pm Monday, with 20–40mm expected widely and up to 100–120mm possible over the Cumbrian fells.