Storm Claudia sparks ‘widespread flooding’ after parts of UK hit by heavy rain  ...Middle East

A major incident has been declared in the aftermath of Storm Claudia after severe flooding was reported in parts of the country.

South Wales Fire and Rescue declared a major incident in Monmouth in the early hours of Saturday after the area was battered by “widespread” flooding across the town and surrounding communities.

Floods have hit some areas in Ireland where power outages have been reported. More rain and flooding is also expected across much of England and Wales on Saturday.

Area manager Matt Jones said conditions in the Monmouth area remained challenging due to fast-moving water, blocked roads and pressure on infrastructure – and urged people to avoid it.

He said: “This is a large-scale incident, and our crews and partners have been working tirelessly through the night and into today to help those affected.

“I want to thank everyone involved for the professionalism and care they continue to show in very difficult circumstances.

“I would urge the public to avoid the Monmouth area completely where possible. The flooding is significant, and we need to keep routes clear to allow emergency services to reach the people who need us most. If you are in immediate danger with threat to life or property, or need urgent assistance, please call 999.”

Natural Resources Wales has issued four severe flooding warnings as of 6am, meaning there was “significant risk to life and significant disruption to the community is expected”.

Water levels are still three feet deep in Monmouth, South Wales, after extreme flooding caused by Storm Claudia pic.twitter.com/yPYlJgNyxS

This comes as downpours will quickly be replaced by a cold snap as the country braces for colder weather settling in from Sunday and into next week, which could bring snow and sleet to some high ground areas.

The UK Health Security Agency has also issued a cold weather warning for parts of the Midlands and northern England from Monday.

A severe amber warning for rain had been in place until just before midnight on Friday in central parts of the country and Wales.

Southeast Wales experienced the heaviest downpours, with 81.8mm of rain recorded at a rain gauge at Tafalog in Gwent – 60 per cent of the monthly November average for the region.

A yellow weather warning for rain covering central and northern England, the South West, and Wales expired at 6am while thousands of homes and businesses were without power in Ireland on Saturday morning.

Dramatic flooding was reported in Portarlington, on the border of counties Laois and Offaly, despite no rain warning being issued for those counties.

Dramatic footage shows heavy flooding caused by Storm Claudia in Hereford. The Escley Brook burst its banks near The Bridge Inn in Hereford as heavy downpours hit parts of England. Amber warnings for “persistent and heavy” rain are in place until midnight, covering parts of Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the South East, and East of England, and part of northern England. Areas of England may see 80mm of rain, while Wales generally will see 50-75mm, but 100-150mm on higher ground. Enjoy this article and a month of intelligent journalism for free at the link in @theipaper’s bio.

An orange rain warning was in place for counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow until 8am on Saturday, while a status yellow rain warning was in place in 10 other counties, mostly along the east and south coasts, until 9am.

Weather forecaster Met Eireann warned people to be alert for “significant” flooding and hazardous travelling conditions.

Stena Line said that some ferry services on Friday had been cancelled due to adverse weather.

In Northern Ireland, a yellow level rain warning is in place in counties Armagh and Down until noon on Saturday, over a risk of flooding and hazardous travelling conditions.

He said a risk of flooding would remain after the weather alerts lifted, as water levels could still rise, and that fallen leaves clogging drains were a “complicating factor”.

According to the Met Office, patchy rain and drizzle will persist across England and Wales today, while Northern Ireland and Scotland can expect drier, brighter conditions with some sunny spells.

More than 90 flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected- were in place on Saturday morning, according to the Environment Agency.

Outbreaks of rain are likely to worsen flooding, particularly in parts of eastern England and Co Down in Northern Ireland, according to the Met Office.

National Rail has warned travellers that their journey may be affected by the storm and advised them to check before they travel.

Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick said: “Overnight (on) Saturday and throughout the course of Sunday, we will start to see winds changing to be a bit more northerly, introducing a lot of Arctic air.

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“Clouds will clear throughout the course of the day so it will allow for some sunshine, but with it, it’s going to be turning much colder.

“I think people are really going to notice a chill into Sunday and feeling cold in many areas.

“Things are starting to turn less stormy, a bit brighter, but it’s going to be feeling a lot colder and, as we head into next week, we’ll see a continuation of that.”

In Britain only 83 per cent of the average rainfall for January to October has fallen, and the nation has also suffered the driest spring for 132 years and the hottest summer on record.

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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