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Severe flood warning for 'significant risk to life' as large part of England put on cold weather alert
Storm Claudia caused up to a month’s rain in 24 hours, prompting severe flood warnings in southeast Wales and cold weather alerts across large parts of England, officials said.
- From 8am on Monday, a cold‑weather alert covers five regions in England, while Natural Resources Wales issued two severe flood warnings signaling a significant risk to life.
- On Friday, Storm Claudia prompted amber weather warnings and torrential rain across the UK, with the Met Office warning some areas could see up to a month's worth of rain in 24 hours.
- Forecasters say severe flooding is expected on the River Monnow at Skenfrith and Osbaston, with 30 to 50mm widely and up to 100mm in southeast Wales.
- The UKHSA warns of significant impacts on health and social care, including increased deaths among people aged 65 and over, while the Met Office cautions about travel disruption and power cuts.
- The Met Office predicts temperatures could fall below freezing next week, with a cold‑weather alert covering five regions from 8am Monday until 8am Friday.
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Brits have been warned heavy rain will hit parts of the UK as an amber weather warning has been issued for parts of the country - an interactive map has revealed which areas could face flooding
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