Overview
- An amber warning for heavy rain is in force across much of South Wales from 3am to 9pm Monday, with 50–80mm widely and up to 100mm in places, bringing a likelihood of flooding to homes, transport disruption and power cuts.
- Multiple yellow rain warnings cover parts of north‑west, north‑east and south‑west England, the Midlands and Wales, with forecasters warning of flooded roads, difficult driving and possible travel cancellations.
- The Environment Agency reports around 80 flood alerts and seven flood warnings in England, has teams deployed on the ground and urges people not to drive through floodwater, noting 30cm of fast‑moving water can float a car.
- Natural Resources Wales has issued targeted flood warnings, including for properties near Clydach Bridge on the River Tawe, stating river levels are rising and flooding to property is expected in some locations.
- After a brief easing for many on Tuesday, the Met Office has issued a further yellow rain warning for Wednesday covering South Wales and parts of south‑west England, with 15–25mm widely and higher totals over uplands.