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Heavy rainfall has swept across parts of the UK on Monday, marking a soggy start to the meteorological winter season. The Met Office has issued an amber severe weather warning for rain across south Wales, alongside several yellow warnings affecting western regions of the country. This intense precipitation follows a November that already saw above-average rainfall, saturating the ground in many areas. Coastal regions also experienced gusty winds alongside the heavy downpours.
The Met Office’s warnings include a particularly severe amber alert for south Wales, active until 21:00 GMT. Across this region, rainfall is expected to range between 20 and 40mm, with some south-west facing hills potentially receiving close to 120mm of rain. To provide context, the usual total rainfall for the entirety of December in south Wales and south-west England is around 152mm. The ongoing weather conditions have raised concerns about widespread flooding, which could impact road and rail travel, cause power outages, and isolate communities. Officials have also highlighted the danger posed by fast-flowing or deep floodwaters, warning of potential risks to life.
In addition to southern Wales, yellow weather warnings are in place for parts of south-west Scotland, north-west England, the West Midlands, and most of Wales and south-west England. Up to 18:00 on Monday, the highest rainfall measured was 120mm at Cwm Dyli in Gwynedd, Wales. Nearby locations such as Afon Colywan and Tyn Y Waun Treherbert also recorded significant rainfall totals within the last 24 hours. Disruptions to train services have been reported, notably on routes managed by ScotRail and on lines in Wales where services have been replaced by buses due to suspensions.
Flood warnings have been issued by both the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales. A spokesperson from the Environment Agency urged caution, saying, “We urge people not to drive though flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm (1ft) of flowing water is enough to float your car.” Alongside the rain, strong winds are expected to persist, with the possibility of gales along coastal and elevated areas.
November has been exceptionally wet, particularly across England and Wales, with rainfall levels 31% above the average for the month, according to data from the Met Office Hadley Centre. Certain parts of eastern England have recorded their highest November rainfall on record—in Bridlington, Yorkshire, for example, 180mm of rain fell, almost three times the usual 66mm. Other areas in East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire have similarly experienced their wettest November ever, with rainfall totals more than double the norm. Autumn as a season recorded 20% more rainfall than the long-term average across the UK, with Northern Ireland and Wales especially impacted. While temperatures during autumn remained slightly above the seasonal average by 0.4°C, no temperature records were broken.
Looking forward, the rain is expected to clear away tonight across most regions, except for northern Scotland, with winds calming and skies becoming clearer, punctuated by showers. Tuesday and Wednesday promise drier and brighter conditions, with sunshine alongside scattered showers predominantly in the south and west. Some southern and western areas may also experience localized thunderstorms. However, further rain is anticipated later in the week
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