Storm Bert devastated England, at least 2 people died

Storm Bert in the United Kingdom caused travel disruption and at least 2 deaths as more than five inches of rain fell in some areas, resulting in extensive flooding. Wind gusts exceeded 75 mph in some parts of the country.

At least two people died after Storm Bert devastated much of the country. United Kingdom throughout the weekend.

A man was killed when a tree fell on his car on the A34 in England’s Hampshire County on Saturday. Accordingly Hampshire PoliceThe man was in his 60s.

A body was found Sunday morning during the search for 75-year-old Brian Perry, who disappeared from a riverbank in Wales on Saturday. floodNorth Wales Police said.

Police say the body has not been officially identified, but the man family reported.

North Wales Police Chief Inspector Simon Kneale said: “I would like to thank all the agencies involved in the search, which was carried out in very difficult circumstances, and the local community who supported teams in the area. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. They have asked for their time and privacy to be respected.”

Flood signs available in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire There are more than 200 flood warnings in place across the UK as Storm Bert continues to roll across the country. Picture date: Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Flood signs are in place in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire There are more than 200 flood warnings in place across the UK as Storm Bert continues to roll across the country. Picture date: Sunday, November 24, 2024.

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Rain totals in some parts of the UK exceeded 5.1 inches in just 24 hours, according to the UK’s weather agency The Met Office. Parts of southern England are still under a yellow weather warning for rain from the storm.

Much of Wales remains under flood warnings and alerts due to high river levels across the country.

Weather warnings for strong winds have been issued across southern England and parts of Scotland on Sunday. Wind The Met Office said winds of up to 75 mph were reported in some areas on Saturday.

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The River Blackwater burst its banks and flooded Mallow Racecourse at Mallow in County Cork. Storm Bert batters the country with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice, and yellow warnings are in effect. Picture date: Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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CROSS KEYS, NEWPORT, WALES – NOVEMBER 24: Flooding footage of three submerged vehicles at Cross Keys Rugby Club, including changing rooms and Clubhouse, on November 24, 2024 in Cross Keys, Newport, Wales. As Storm Bert is predicted to wreak havoc on the UK this weekend, the UK Met Office has issued warnings for heavy rain and snow, as well as strong winds.
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Firefighters pump water from a street along the River Taff in Pontypridd, Wales, following flooding. Another weather warning has been issued in the UK as Storm Bert continues to wreak havoc across the country, with more than 200 flood warnings in place. Picture date: Sunday, November 24, 2024.
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A man clears snow on the M9 motorway near Stirling. Storm Bert is hitting the country with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice, and amber warnings are in effect, creating a “potential risk to life and property”. Picture date: Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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Traffic came to a halt in bad weather conditions on the M80 near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Storm Bert is hitting the country with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice, and amber warnings are in effect, creating a “potential risk to life and property”. Picture date: Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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Scene near Castlecary, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Storm Bert is hitting the country with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice, and amber warnings are in effect, creating a “potential risk to life and property”. Picture date: Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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A man stands next to his car on the empty snow-covered M9 motorway near Stirling. Storm Bert is hitting the country with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice, and amber warnings are in effect, creating a “potential risk to life and property”. Picture date: Saturday, November 23, 2024.
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Received many regions in Scotland profit Strong winds and rain, as well as ice, as part of Storm Bert, photos from Stirling show.

Trip There was disruption caused by the storm across parts of the UK over the weekend. In England, Network Rail Lancashire & Cumbria announced that services were interrupted due to floods and floods. landslides.

Another railway, Northern Rail, also faced service disruptions over the weekend. Flooding at Ulverston prevented trains from running between Lancaster and Workington. network said.

The Met Office said Storm Bert will leave the north-east of England early on Tuesday.

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