Sunshine and scattered showers are expected to follow a weekend of severe weather warnings due to heavy rainfall and flooding.

The Met Office issued an amber alert for heavy rain and deep floodwater, warning of potential danger to life and significant disruption from Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. The warning covered areas in south and mid-Wales, including Newport, Carmarthen, and Brecon.

Additionally, yellow weather warnings for rain were in place from midday Sunday until early Monday across southwest England and much of Wales. As of 6 a.m. Monday, Natural Resources Wales had issued seven flood warnings and 30 flood alerts.

Met Office forecaster Craig Snell stated that rain would gradually clear eastward, making way for a brighter Monday characterized by sunshine and scattered showers. He added that the day would be less windy, especially in southern regions, allowing temperatures to rise slightly, reaching around 13 to 14 degrees Celsius in the southeast.

Tuesday is also expected to bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, with a westerly weather pattern continuing throughout the week, bringing periods of rain and windy conditions.

Over the weekend, officials had warned of fast-moving or deep floodwaters posing a threat to life and potential disruptions to train and bus services. The Environment Agency advised against driving through floodwaters, emphasizing that just 30cm of flowing water could sweep away a car.

Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf council, described Sunday as a "close call" after thousands of sandbags were distributed to high-risk areas. He noted that while some flooding occurred due to blocked culverts, major river flooding was narrowly avoided. Discussions with Natural Resources Wales on flood preparedness are set to follow.

Sarah Cook, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, highlighted the risk of inland flooding across parts of south and mid-Wales due to persistent heavy rainfall. She also warned of possible localized flooding in southwest England and Cumbria on Monday morning.

Cook urged people to plan their journeys carefully and avoid floodwaters, reiterating that even shallow but fast-moving water could be dangerous.