Storm Bert has transformed central and southern Scotland, under a blanket of snow. With some travel disruption, some children and dogs have been enjoying the cold weather.

Two people have died, transport has been disrupted and tens of thousands of homes have been left without power – as Storm Bert batters parts of the country with strong winds, snow and heavy rain. 100 weather warnings are in force across northern England, Scotland and Wales – with winds of up to 70 miles an hour and blizzard conditions in places.

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.

A futher six yellow warnings for rain and wind are in place across the UK. The Met Office is calling Storm Bert a "multi-hazard weather event". Rail companies urged passengers to avoid travelling to certain areas, while a number of roads have been closed.

Two amber warnings were issued as a "multiple-hazard event" hit the UK. Red alerts were issued for parts of Ireland.

A Storm Bert amber warning for snow has been extended in Scotland to cover the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire. The Met Office alert was already in place for parts of the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Angus.

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,