South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident in Monmouth following “widespread flooding” due to Storm Claudia.
Natural Resources Wales has imposed four severe flood warnings, external in the area amid concern of a “significant risk to life” with more than 40 flood alerts and warnings across Wales.
“Teams have been carrying out rescues, evacuations, welfare checks, and moving residents from affected areas to places of safety” in Monmouth, said a fire service statement.
Gwent Police, Welsh Ambulance Service and Monmouthshire council staff are also involved in the operation.
