Storm Bert updates LIVE: UK weather chaos as death toll rises to 3 and power cuts hit thousands
Three men have tragically died in separate road traffic incidents this morning after Storm Bert made landfall - bringing heavy snow, aggressive winds and torrential rain to several UK towns and cities
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Storm Bert live: Man dies after tree falls on car as ‘worst weather yet to arrive’
Man dies after tree falls on car as ‘worst weather yet to arrive’ - Scores of flood alerts issued across UK as major rail routes and roads closed amid ‘avalanche risk’ in mountains
Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert brings heavy snow and winds to UK
A Met Office amber warning is in place for parts of the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Angus. It runs from 07:00 to 17:00, when there will be an increased likelihood of severe weather affecting travel and power supplies.
Storm Bert disrupts travel and cuts power across UK and Ireland
By Muvija M LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Storm Bert battered Britain with snow, rain and strong winds on Saturday, killing one person and closing several railway lines, bridges and roads. The storm also hit Ireland,
Storm Bert wreaks havoc across UK and Ireland
One person died as snow, rain and strong winds hit Britain, closing several roads, bridges and railway lines. The storm also caused floods in Ireland, cutting power to tens of thousands.
'Multi-hazard' Storm Bert causing disruption across UK
Storm Bert is forecast to hit the UK on Saturday, bringing high winds, potential flooding and some snow. Disruption is expected over the weekend, with gusts of 40-60mph (65-96km/h) forecast in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, north Wales and northern England.
Storm Bert disrupts UK transportation, power with heavy snow and rain
Storm Bert continues to hit the UK with snow, heavy rain and strong winds, causing major disruption across the region.As per BBC, this has caused widespread disruption to roads and railways along with power outages.
Storm Bert map: When and where UK will be hit by 70mph winds and rain after Met Office issue weather warning
“Storm Bert marks a shift to much milder air and wintry hazards will gradually diminish through the weekend, but heavy snowfall is expected across parts of northern England and Scotland for a time on Saturday, especially over higher ground, and warnings are in place,” Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Holley said.
Thousands hit by power cuts caused by Storm Bert
Thousands of homes have been hit by power cuts caused by Storm Bert. Electricity North West said engineers had restored power to 6,000 properties across Cumbria after overhead lines were damaged by "flying debris and ice accumulation". About 2,000 homes in the north west of England remain without electricity, mostly in Cumbria.
Storm Bert Strikes UK And Ireland, Brings Extreme Flooding And Travel Chaos
Britain and Ireland faced travel chaos on Saturday as a winter storm battered northwest Europe with strong winds, heavy rain, snow and ice.
Storm Bert leaves 34,000 without power in Ireland as weather warnings for snow, rain and wind cover most of the UK
Two amber warnings were issued as a "multiple-hazard event" hit the UK. Red alerts were issued for parts of Ireland.
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Storm Bert latest: Thousands without power and travel chaos as UK braces for 40cm of snow and 70mph winds
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Storm Bert leaves Scotland under a blanket of snow
Storm Bert has transformed central and southern Scotland ... The Met Office has issued weather warnings for Scotland, ...