UK Faces Severe Flooding Risk as Torrential Rain Triggers Amber Warnings

Heavy rainfall and high river levels have prompted 'danger to life' warnings across parts of Wales and southwest England.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for heavy rain and deep floodwater in south and mid-Wales, with up to 100mm of rainfall expected in some areas.
Fourteen red flood warnings remain in place across the southwest of England, along with 96 additional alerts across the UK, as rivers threaten to breach their banks.
Local authorities have distributed thousands of sandbags to high-risk areas, with officials describing the situation as a 'close call' in some regions.
The Environment Agency is warning residents to avoid driving through floodwaters, as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float a car.
Weather conditions are expected to improve later today, with forecasters predicting sunshine and scattered showers by Monday afternoon.