Storm Dennis: One dead and four major incidents declared amid severe flooding
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Your support makes all the difference.The Met Office issued a severe weather warning for Wales as Storm Dennis unleashed torrential rain over the UK.
One man died after being pulled from the River Tawe near Swansea but police said it was not related to the weather.
The Environment Agency said that a record number of flood alerts were in force on Sunday, including severe warnings for the River Teme in mid Wales.
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Here's a reminder that the bad weather will continue into tomorrow, with a Met Office yellow warning for wind in force until 11am.
It covers the west of England, Wales, and northern England and Scotland.
If you missed it, here's that incredible landing by the pilot of an Etihad Airbus A380 while battling the powerful winds at Heathrow Airport yesterday.
Hundreds of people.have been rescued from their homes by the South Wales Fire and Rescue Services today.
Assistant Chief Constable Jenny Gilmer, said: “Whilst things may appear to be getting better, there is still a serious risk to people and property.
“The disruption has been significant and over the next few days there will be many people who are left dealing with the aftermath of what has been a devastating storm. I would like to thank them for the cooperation they have shown, and I would like to reassure them all, that our work will continue until we are satisfied that people are no longer at risk."
The force have also checked and searched hundreds of houses in the area.
Evacuated residents are styaing overnight at seven rescue centres across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.
"The most severe impact was upon Rhondda Cynon Taff, and more specifically the Taff valley, which experienced multiple floods and landslides," the fire service said in a statement.
"Emergency services are still dealing with incidents and the public are urged to monitor local news and social media sources for specific advice."
Storm Dennis' strong winds are still uprooting trees, including this one that hit a block of flats and caused several minor injuries.
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