Storm Bert Causes Fatalities, Flooding, and Power Outages Across the UK

Heavy rain, melting snow, and strong winds have led to severe disruptions, with three deaths, widespread flooding, and thousands left without power.

• Three men have died in separate road incidents during Storm Bert, though links to the storm are still under investigation.
• Over 200 flood alerts and dozens of red warnings have been issued across England, Wales, and Scotland, urging residents to take immediate action.
• Thousands of homes remain without power as high winds and heavy rain have damaged infrastructure, especially in northern England and Wales.
• Travel disruptions include cancelled ferry routes, blocked roads from fallen trees, and suspended rail services due to flooding.
• The Met Office warns of dangerous conditions through Sunday, with up to 150mm of rainfall expected in parts of Dartmoor and severe flooding risks in western and southern regions.

51 Articles

The Independent Evening Standard i BBC Evening Standard Metro The Telegraph BBC BBC Metro BBC The Guardian Evening Standard NDTV Deutsche Welle The Guardian Evening Standard BBC The Independent Evening Standard The Independent Evening Standard Le Parisien Sud Ouest Evening Standard Le Monde The Independent Evening Standard The Independent The Independent The Telegraph The Guardian i BBC Metro NDTV Sky News The Times The Times BBC BBC Metro Evening Standard Evening Standard Evening Standard The Guardian Evening Standard Evening Standard Evening Standard Evening Standard