Storm Bert left a trail of destruction across the United Kingdom. The alerts still remain. Scotland is expected to be hit in the coming hours by strong rain and wind.
At least four people died in the United Kingdom after Storm Bertwhich causedabove all, floods and tree falls. There were more than 200 alerts to the population. Many roads and train lines are closed.
Os weather warnings for rain and strong winde are still in effect, after a weekend in which the stormof Bert, name given by the Irish Meteorological Service, left a trail of destructiono United Kingdom.
There is a record of four deaths. One of the fatal victims was walking o thato and another died when a tree fell on top of the car.
The storm brought snow and rain e strong wind. As a consequence, there was more than 200 warnings and alerts to the population due to many flooding and fallen trees.
In the small town of Pontypriddnear Cardiff, the Residents came together to clean the water and streets. Many had to protect possessions by placing them on upper floors. There were even those who RUNstay home until the storm passes. Emergency crews rescued a dog.
Em Hebden Bridgefirefighters spent the morning using pumps to remove the water.
In London, all Royal Parks closed on Sunday.
The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, says the floods were “absolutely devastating.” Despite ensuring that authorities were prepared for the rain, he says it is “difficult to minimize the impact” given the type of rain in recent days.
Roads and rail lines “severely” affected
Roads and train lines affected. Some are still closedas this Monday. Not central England, as railway lines were “severely” affected.
“Do not attempt to travel any route today,” says the .
Fallen trees onto train lines have disrupted services between London and London Airport Stansted.
No Newcastle airport, several flights are delayed. Anyone flying to Scotland or Ireland ended up on the ground.
The main roads of Northamptonshire e Bristol were closed.
Also in Northern Ireland there were floods, closed train lines and fallen trees. Storm Bert mainly hit Newtownabbey not Saturday.
Already Irelandthousands of homes, farms and businesses were left without electricity.
This Monday, the Met Office for heavy rain and wind in Scotlandespecially in the North.
Chief meteorologist Jason Kelly classifies the storm as a “event multirisks“.
