 In Maerdy, Rhondda, more than of rain was recorded in a 48-hour period starting at midday on 14 February.As a result of widespread serious flooding and landslides, South Wales Police declared a major incident across the region, and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service responded to more than 1,400 calls in a 12-hour period.Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged, and one person was killed after falling into the River Tawe near Swansea.