Flood alerts in Wales as heavy rainfall hits parts of UK

Residents and business owners in Wales were told to prepare for flooding as heavy rain and high winds hit parts of the UK yesterday.

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The Met Office issued an amber weather warning for south Wales and parts of mid-Wales, saying extensive flooding was possible. It said the rain and wind could damage buildings, lead to loss of power and result in some communities being cut off, perhaps for several days.

There were yellow warnings in place for other areas of Wales, southwest and northwest England and part of southwest Scotland.

The Met Office said 20-40mm (0.9-1.5in) of rain would fall across the region yesterday, but 60-80mm was expected to accumulate over areas of high ground in south Wales, with a few places possibly receiving 100-120mm.