South Wales is bracing for heavy rainfall as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning.
This alert commenced at midnight and will persist until 18:00 GMT on Thursday. Anticipated rainfall amounts could reach up to 80mm (3.1 inches) in certain areas, with a projected 30 to 40mm (1.2 to 1.6 inches) across the region.
Forecasters have cautioned about the likelihood of flooding, potential power disruptions, and challenging driving conditions.
The warning encompasses several areas including Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Carmarthenshire, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Swansea, Torfaen, and Vale of Glamorgan.
The Brecon Beacons are expected to experience the highest accumulation of rainfall.
Additionally, the Pembrokeshire-Carmarthenshire border, Neath Port Talbot, and Rhondda Cynon Taf are likely to be particularly affected areas.
