RESIDENTS in a small village in Monmouthshire are being urged to evacuate their homes due to flooding.
Storm Dennis has wrought havoc across south Wales and has battered the northern parts of Gwent, causing heavy flooding and road closures.
A red 'danger to life' warning has been issued.
And now Gwent police are advising residents in Skenfrith, Monmouthshire.
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Residents should go to Abergavenny Leisure Centre.
Transport can be required if needed.
If residents refuse to leave their homes, they are advised to move to the second floor of their property.
Meanwhile, the British Red Cross are ready to support people in Wales effected by the storm.
Georgie Timmins, Crisis Response Officer at British Red Cross , said: “British Red Cross have been liaising with relevant local authorities, offering to support people affected by Storm Dennis across the UK. We are currently responding in Shropshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Gloucestershire, and we are currently ready to help in Wales, Manchester, Buckinghamshire, Lancashire and Inverness. Our volunteers know that when people are caught up in a crisis, one person’s needs are different to the next person. “The storms are expected to continue, and water is anticipated to be at peak levels on Monday and Tuesday. It is important people are ready should the worst happen. It’s a good idea to ensure your phone is fully charged and you have torches at hand. "Taking a few minutes to get together an emergency kit can make a huge difference. For more information on how to prepare visit redcross.org.uk”.
Fiona Phillips sent this picture of emergency services outside Monmouth Skate Park:
Susan Parkes sent in this picture of the River Monnow bursting its banks at Monmouth, flooding Vauxhall fields.
And this image from social media shows the Usk Bridge and the river looking fit to burst:
This view from Sugarloaf Mountain captures the scale of flooding in Abergavenny:
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