Storm Claudia latest: Major incident declared due to severe flooding

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Us neither, but we have it here to show you anyway, courtesy of The Met Office.

One woman has died and two people are seriously injured in Albufeira after extreme Claudia winds battered the Algarve this morning.

The woman was initially reported missing at a campsite and later found dead.

Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed his "solidarity with the family of the victim who died as a result of Storm Claudia's passage this morning in Albufeira.

Another 20 people have been injured - including one seriously - due to shattered glass in a hotel.

SIC, our Portuguese partner network, shared footage online of the extreme winds in Albufeira. 

There is still a heavy presence of emergency services in Monmouth as crews carry out rescue operations in the town.

Teams have been carrying out rescues, evacuations, welfare checks and moving Friday's storm-hit residents to safe places.

The Environment Agency, responsible for issuing flood warnings in England, says while weather conditions are now more settled, ongoing flooding remains likely following Storm Claudia.

It says that, as of 11:55am, there are 58 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 150 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible, still in place.

It adds that 20 properties have flooded as a result of Storm Claudia, including some in Cumbria affected by earlier rainfall. 

"Our sympathies are with the people who have sadly experienced flooding over recent days," says Joe Cuthbertson, the Environment Agency's flood duty manager.

"Whilst this has only affected a small number of homes, it is no less devastating for those impacted and our officers will work with communities to support them.

"Following heavy rainfall, it can take many days for river levels to fall and surface water to clear."

In its latest update, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service says rescue operations are currently under way in Monmouth town centre.

A spokesman said: "We kindly ask members of the public not to fly personal drones in the area, as they are interfering with emergency teams and putting lives at risk.

"Your cooperation helps us carry out these vital operations safely and effectively. Thank you for your support."

Here are the latest images from Monmouth showing cars, homes and businesses are all submerged in water.

Emergency crews can be seen wading through the water on Monnow Street to reach those cut off by the floods.

The Welsh government has asked all of those affected by flooding to stay safe, keep up to date with advice from emergency services and check on vulnerable neighbours.

A spokesperson said: "Storm Claudia has caused significant flooding in parts of Wales overnight, which continues to affect homes, businesses, transport and energy infrastructure.

“If you are affected, please follow official advice from NRW (Natural Resources Wales), emergency services and your local authority.”

Those who have been "working tirelessly in dreadful conditions to keep people" were also thanked, along with communities who are helping neighbours.

Storm Claudia has brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of the UK, with the Met Office noting that one Leicestershire town has seen almost 100mm of rainfall alone since yesterday morning.

It says Mount St Bernard Abbey, near Coalville, recorded 96mm, while Bethesda Quarry, in north Wales, has had 71mm of rainfall.

Here are the latest scenes in Monmouth this morning, where a major incident has been declared due to severe flooding.

Multiple properties and businesses have been affected, with emergency crews working throughout the night and into the morning.

Footage shows a tractor helping to transport people through Ewyas Harold - an English village on the Welsh border - last night after it experienced record flood levels of just over 3m.

Power outages have been reported and floods have hit some areas of Ireland after Storm Claudia moved over the island.

Thousands of homes and businesses were without power this morning as rain weather warnings lifted.

A status orange rain warning was in place for counties Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow until 8am, while a status yellow rain warning was in place in 10 other counties, mostly along the east and south coasts.

Stena Line said that some ferry services on Friday had been cancelled due to adverse weather.

In Northern Ireland, a yellow-level rain warning is in place in counties Armagh and Down until noon on Saturday, bringing a risk of flooding and hazardous travelling conditions.