Overview
- South Wales Fire and Rescue declared a major incident in Monmouth overnight after severe and widespread flooding, with multi‑agency teams conducting rescues and evacuations.
- Natural Resources Wales issued four severe flood warnings and the Environment Agency reported more than 90 flood warnings on Saturday morning.
- Authorities urged people to avoid the Monmouth area and not to drive through floodwater due to fast‑moving water, blocked roads and pressure on infrastructure.
- Rail and road travel remain disrupted, with National Rail advising passengers to check journeys as delays, cancellations and some route closures continue.
- Patchy rain lingers today before a marked cold snap from Sunday, with UKHSA cold weather alerts from Monday and a risk of sleet or snow in exposed northern and upland areas.