THERE are flood alerts in place for the River Usk in Newport, Monmouthshire and Powys.

Natural Resources Wales has three flood alerts in place today - including one for the River Usk in Newport and Monmouthshire.

On their website they state: "At 9am, the level at Brecon Promenade was 1.45 metres and falling. A peak level of 2.14 metres occurred at 2:15am today.

"The level at Abergavenny was 3.04 metres and falling. A peak level of 3.13 metres occurred at 7.15am today. The level at Usk Town was 2.24 metres and rising."

OTHER NEWS:

They will provide an update via their website and Floodline at 9pm.

Natural Resources Wales have also issued a flood alert for the River Usk in Powys, and Lower Towy.

Flood alerts mean that flooding is a possibility and that people should prepare themselves.

Flood warnings indicate a greater level of severity - at the time of publication Natural Resources Wales has not issued any flood warnings.

We will keep you updated.