Storm Dennis has caused flooding in South Wales and disruption elsewhere as it sweeps across the UK.
At Nantgarw near Cardiff rescuers brought people from their homes in boats after the river Taff burst its banks. A helicopter was seen winching someone clear of floodwater at Crickhowell on the river Usk.
Footage on social media from Pontypridd showed the Taff had burst its banks there, with strong currents lapping at homes.
The storm has triggered six severe flood warnings across England and Wales and widespread amber warnings from the Met Office that more rain could cause power cuts and communities to be cut off.
It has left roads and railway lines underwater, as it batters large parts of the UK with heavy rains and strong winds.
Pictures show roads and pathways submerged by the flooding, while some buildings appear to be underwater, as the storm takes hold of the area.
Residents Kevin and Susanna said the floodwaters from the River Taff opposite their home quickly rose above their floodgate, submerging their home.
Kevin told Sky News: "Everything was floating about including the settee. It rises very quickly and can go to 6ft in the matter of an hour - that's how quick it can go - but it can drop just as fast though."
A man who went to help the couple said: "I got a call at 2 o clock this morning saying I need you down here to lend a hand. We were trying to pail some water because it was starting to come over the wall… we were trying to get as much as we could out.
"All of a sudden it came over the wall and we had about an hour and it was 5ft."
Across 24 hours in South Wales, 105mm of rain fell, while gales of up to 91mph were recorded in the area.
In England, severe flood warnings are in place in Worcester as the River Teme continues to rise, as well as hundreds of other warnings and alerts across the country.
On Saturday, the army was deployed to West Yorkshire to help with preparations for the incoming storm.
People across the UK are being warned to prepare for the weather and be willing to change plans at the last minute as a result of Storm Dennis.
The whole of Scotland is covered by a yellow warning, with more severe alerts no longer in force as the storm continues to move.
Railway lines are underwater, causing widespread disruption on the transport network. Services in South Wales have been suspended, while lines in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have also been closed because of the flooding.
Roads have also been hit with the M54 motorway westbound being closed at Telford, as well as roads in South Yorkshire and the East Midlands.
A number of easyJet flights appear to have been cancelled because of the weather as disruption in the skies continues because of the storm.
Storm Dennis will continue to bring heavy winds and rain to parts of the country on Sunday, with forecasters warning that a reprieve could be some time away.
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