WHEN storms hit it can cause considerable damage to homes and businesses.

But pictures from our archive show the people of Gwent also retain a sense of humour in the face of disaster.

From having a pint in a flooded out local or splashing about in the rain water, these pictures show our readers making the most of a bad situation.

South Wales Argus: Kimberley Park, Newport, flooded in 1990Kimberley Park, Newport, flooded in 1990.

South Wales Argus: Regulars at a pub in Monmouth making the most of the flooding in 1990Regulars at a pub in Monmouth making the most of the flooding in 1990.

South Wales Argus: Children playing in flood water in Newport in 1990Children playing in flood water in Newport in 1990.

South Wales Argus: Dave Brown in a flooded Albany Street in NewportDave Brown in a flooded Albany Street in Newport.

South Wales Argus: Carolyne Simpson mopping up at the Anchor Hotel, Tintern, after a flood in 1992Carolyne Simpson mopping up at the Anchor Hotel, Tintern, after a flood in 1992.