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Heavy rain has flooded roads and low-lying land in parts of Wales, and train services have also been hit, with lines between north and south Wales via Hereford and Shropshire closed.

But as evidence builds that hurricanes are intensifying more rapidly and storm surges are becoming more destructive because of sea level rise, some question the wisdom of rebuilding on low-lying coastal land.

While nowhere near tropical water, the UK can see storm surges too and low-lying areas of the east coast are particularly vulnerable.

The village of Arlingham lies on a bend of the Severn, with fertile low-lying farmland around it.

Evacuation orders were issued in 13 Florida counties, urging residents, especially those in low-lying areas or in mobile homes, to leave by Tuesday.