The United Kingdom continues to deal with the aftermath of Storm Bert, which brought heavy rain, strong winds, and snowfall over the weekend, causing widespread disruption and claiming several lives, reports Reuters.
A new warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for northwest Scotland, as the storm's impact lingers. The Met Office has highlighted the potential for further flooding in the area following a weekend of severe weather.
The deep low-pressure system associated with Storm Bert caused extensive damage, including wind destruction, flooded properties, and snow accumulation. Provisional data from the Met Office shows that White Barrow in Devon recorded the highest rainfall over the weekend, with 175.7mm falling between midnight on 23 November and midnight on 25 November. Meanwhile, Treherbert, Tyn-Y-Waun in South Wales saw 171.6mm of rainfall, measured by a Natural Resources Wales rain gauge.
A new warning for heavy rainfall has been issued for northwest Scotland, as the storm's impact lingers
Strong winds compounded the disruption, with gusts reaching 82mph at Capel Curig in Gwynedd. These conditions led to significant travel disruption, with more than 300 flood warnings and alerts in effect across England and Wales by Monday morning.
Rail services were heavily affected, with cancellations on routes from London to the southwest and major disruptions in central England. Key lines to Stansted Airport, one of the UK's busiest hubs, were temporarily closed due to fallen trees, though services have since resumed with delays still expected.
Road closures due to flooding and debris also added to the chaos. The Environment Agency estimates around 100 properties have been flooded so far.
Although the storm began to subside on Monday, authorities urged caution as flood risks remain high. Ongoing river flooding is expected in parts of England, and heavy rain warnings for northwest Scotland have raised concerns about further disruptions.
A wind warning remains in place for northern Scotland, with conditions expected to ease in that region by early Tuesday.
