In Pictures: Widespread flooding as Storm Dennis strikes

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Storm Dennis brought flooding disruption to many parts of the country at the weekend, with roads closed and rail services cancelled, while South Wales residents were warned the situation was “life-threatening”.

Rescue operations under way in Nantgarw, Wales
Rescue operations under way in Nantgarw, Wales
A family is taken to safety after flooding in Nantgarw
A family is taken to safety after flooding in Nantgarw
Winter weather Feb 16th 2020
Winter weather Feb 16th 2020
A firefighter carries a dog to safety
A firefighter carries a dog to safety
Waves pound against the harbour wall at Porthcawl, Wales
Waves pound against the harbour wall at Porthcawl, Wales
Soldiers from the Highlanders, 4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland in Mytholmroyd assisting with flood defences, in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire
Soldiers from the Highlanders, 4th Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Scotland in Mytholmroyd assisting with flood defences, in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire
Soldiers help with the flood relief effort in Mytholmroyd
Soldiers help with the flood relief effort in Mytholmroyd
Winter weather Feb 16th 2020
Winter weather Feb 16th 2020
An uprooted tree in south London
An uprooted tree in south London