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| As much as three-quarters of an average month's rain could fall across south Wales on Wednesday, weather forecasters have said. | As much as three-quarters of an average month's rain could fall across south Wales on Wednesday, weather forecasters have said. |
| The region is expected to bear the brunt of heavy rainfall across the country and parts of England. | The region is expected to bear the brunt of heavy rainfall across the country and parts of England. |
| Weather group Meteogroup UK said south Wales could see at least 30mm of rain, with up to 50mm falling on hills. | Weather group Meteogroup UK said south Wales could see at least 30mm of rain, with up to 50mm falling on hills. |
| Some valley areas could be at risk of localised flooding by the end of the day with water run-off from the hills. | Some valley areas could be at risk of localised flooding by the end of the day with water run-off from the hills. |
| Forecaster Paul Mott said he expected Wednesday to be a very wet day across south Wales with some persistent rain, heavy at times. | Forecaster Paul Mott said he expected Wednesday to be a very wet day across south Wales with some persistent rain, heavy at times. |
| He said: "I think much of south Wales will see at least 30mm of rain through the day, probably up to about 50mm across hills and land. | He said: "I think much of south Wales will see at least 30mm of rain through the day, probably up to about 50mm across hills and land. |
| "That's getting on for three-quarters of the average month's rainfall." | |
| The south west of England is expected to receive heavy rain too, although Mr Mott said it would probably not be as heavy as that in Wales. | |
| The rain is expected to continue into the evening. | The rain is expected to continue into the evening. |
| A spokesman for the Environment Agency said on Tuesday evening it was not issuing any flood warnings but urged people to check its website for updates. |