'Unprecedented' flooding in parts of Wales after Storm Bert batters Britain

More than 200 flood alerts in place across country and major incident reportedly declared in south WalesHeavy rain and thawing snow are combining to bring flooding across the UK as Storm Bert continues to batter the country.A council in south Wales reportedly declared a major incident as flood waters rose in towns across the region. Sky News said Rhondda Cynon Taf county borough council had declared an emergency. Rising waters have been reported in towns including Pontypridd, Ebbw Vale and Aberdare. Continue reading...