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Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England and Wales as rain and wind continue to batter the country but forecasters are predicting a drier end to the week. ... Natural Resources Wales ...
A major incident was declared in the Rhondda Cynon Taf region on Sunday, with up to 300 properties in the area affected by flooding from the storm.
In 2024, the United Kingdom experienced flooding. In early January, Storm Henk resulted in severe weather warnings and floods across the English Midlands. In April, flooding was widespread across England particularly on the south coast and the North East in the aftermath of Storm Kathleen and Storm Pierrick.
On 9 July, flooding hit Flintshire and Wrexham Borough in North Wales. [30] North Wales Police advised motorists to avoid the coast road in Flintshire from Connah's Quay to Greenfield. [31] There were also flood warnings across Sheffield, for Bagley Dike in Grimsthorpe, Meers Brook at Heeley and tributaries in north Derbyshire and Pontefract. [32]
In total, 91 flood warnings and 237 flood alerts were issued by the Environment Agency. [98] In many areas, more than 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain fell in less than 36 hours. [ 99 ] Flooding caused widespread travel disruption during the pre-Christmas rush, which is traditionally the busiest time of year for public transport in the United Kingdom.
The Met Office also urged people travelling on Wednesday night to ‘take extra time to make the journey a safe one’ amid strong, gusty winds.
Between 200 and 300 properties in the area have been affected by flooding, councillor Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, told a press conference on Sunday.