Watch: BBC at scene of severe flooding in Wales

Watch: BBC at scene of severe flooding in Wales

Will Vernon, a correspondent for the BBC, has been navigating through the floodwaters that have severely impacted the centre of Monmouth town in Wales following Storm Claudia. The flooding has resulted in significant damage across the area, disrupting daily life and local businesses.

In a personal account, a family described to BBC Wales how they were evacuated from their homes in the pitch dark using a boat. Meanwhile, several business owners have reported the loss of stock valued at thousands of pounds as a direct consequence of the flooding.

The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has responded by declaring a major incident in Monmouth. Fire crews have attended to 82 flooding-related emergencies throughout the surrounding region, highlighting the scale of the disaster.

Local council officials have commented on the situation, stating that while they were prepared for flooding, the current severity was beyond expectations. They noted that the rivers have risen to “unprecedented” levels, making the response more challenging than anticipated

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