Communities across the UK are recovering from Storm Bert.
Nearly 200 flood warnings remain in place across the UK, sparking travel chaos after hit all four corners of the country.
The issued a new yellow weather warning across parts of Scotland last night and into this morning for wind.
While the worst of the weather may be over, Storm Bert will continue to disrupt today after torrential downpours caused “devastating” flooding over the weekend.
Hundreds of homes were left underwater, roads were turned into rivers and winds of up to 82mph were recorded across the UK.
A major incident was declared in South Wales after flooding affected dozens of homes, businesses, and schools.
Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan said it had been “a really difficult weekend”. More than 180 flood warnings remain in place including a “danger to life” warning in Nottinghamshire.
At least – but it is not clear if these are all directly related to the storm.
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UK flood warnings
Communities across the UK will continue to feel the impacts of Storm Bert today.
UK flood warnings:
In England, there’s one severe warning (River Nene at Billing Aquadrome and nearby business parks), 164 standard warnings and 211 flood alerts. In Wales, there are two severe warnings (River Monnow at Forge Road, Osbaston and River Monnow at Skenfrith), 22 standard warnings and 36 flood alerts. In Scotland, there are no severe warnings but four standard flood warnings remain.
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While the worst of the weather may be over Storm Bert has wrecked chaos across the UK.
More than 200 flood alerts remain in place for England and Wales and travel issues are set to continue into the new week.