Wales' thunderstorm warning extended to three days

Heavy rain could lead to disruption across wide areas of Wales until Wednesday, according to the Met Office.

A yellow weather warning covers all of Wales until 23:59 BST on Tuesday.

And a separate warning for Wednesday, mostly in south Wales, affects 11 of Wales' 22 council areas.

The Met Office has warned that up to 30mm (1.2in) of rain could fall in an hour, with up to 60mm (2.4in) in three hours in some areas.

It said hail and "frequent" lightning were also possible, as well as heavy rain that could lead to flooding and cause power cuts.

Wednesday's warning covers Blaenau Gwent, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Monmouthshire, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.

On Tuesday afternoon, torrential rain hit a bookshop in Swansea.

A video posted on Twitter shows water pouring through the ceiling of Waterstones and books lying in puddles on the floor.

Manager Steven Gane said the heavens opened for around 30 minutes and water came through the roof.

The store has closed while staff clean up and try to save the books.

Heavy rainfall also closed a road in Bridgend temporarily on Tuesday. Pictures showed the road under and beyond Brynmenyn Ynysawdre bridge completely submerged.

The weather alerts began on Monday and come after an official drought was declared in parts of England, with millions of people facing hosepipe bans as low-water levels and tinder-dry conditions continued across the UK.

Last week, the Wales Drought Liaison group, which includes environment, health and water professionals, said it was looking at the effect of the prolonged dry weather, and would announce any state of drought if Wales' own triggers were reached.