The Met Office has increased the severity of its "danger to life" weather warning for part of the UK as the country braces for a storm.

Wales has been issued an amber warning for heavy rain, with the impact level now being increased to 'high' in a new update. The Met Office has said that south Wales can expect heavy rain between late Sunday and late Monday and that extensive flooding of homes and businesses is now possible.

Roads may also be closed and some people could be hit with power cuts or be entirely cut off by the flood water. An amber warning means there is the possibility of travel delays, road closures, and the "potential risk to life and property".

Meanwhile, other parts of the UK have been issued yellow weather warnings. These areas can expect possible flooding of homes

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