However, the threat of flooding appears to be receding as less rain fell over the weekend than had been predicted, the Environment Agency said.

A spokeswoman said: "We had heavy rain in the Welsh mountains which is affecting the Severn's upper reaches.

"The defences are holding and river levels are steady."

She added: "But we're expecting rain on Monday night and we still want everybody to remain vigilant."

The flood warnings on the Severn are around the Gloucester and Tewkesbury areas.