Storm Bert Causes Fatality and Widespread Disruption Across the UK
Severe weather leads to road closures, power outages, and travel chaos
A man in his 60s tragically died when a tree fell on his car on the A34 near Winchester as Storm Bert hit the UK with strong winds, rain, and snow.
Thousands of homes lost power, and road, rail, and air travel faced significant delays and cancellations.
Yellow weather warnings and flood alerts were issued across England, Wales, and Scotland, with the Met Office dubbing the storm a 'multi-hazard event.' Snowfall led to closures of major roads and rail disruptions, particularly affecting Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast services.
Airports including Newcastle and Leeds Bradford experienced delays, though later resumed normal operations.
In Sidmouth, Devon, a major search and rescue operation was launched due to reports of an object in a river.
In Scotland, heavy snowfall caused traffic jams and closed roads, with Lothian buses suspending operations and ScotRail services facing delays and cancellations.
Football matches across Scotland were postponed or delayed.
The storm wreaked havoc in Ireland as well, with flooding and power outages affecting tens of thousands.
Winds reached up to 105 mph in Scotland's Cairngorm mountains, forcing the closure of Severn Bridge and affecting ferry operations.
The UK's royal parks faced closures due to safety concerns.
An amber cold health alert was also issued for much of England, advising care for vulnerable individuals.
Natural Resources Wales warned of rising river levels and potential property flooding.
With significant rainfall expected across south Wales and other areas, authorities remain on high alert for further disruptions.
Thousands of homes lost power, and road, rail, and air travel faced significant delays and cancellations.
Yellow weather warnings and flood alerts were issued across England, Wales, and Scotland, with the Met Office dubbing the storm a 'multi-hazard event.' Snowfall led to closures of major roads and rail disruptions, particularly affecting Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast services.
Airports including Newcastle and Leeds Bradford experienced delays, though later resumed normal operations.
In Sidmouth, Devon, a major search and rescue operation was launched due to reports of an object in a river.
In Scotland, heavy snowfall caused traffic jams and closed roads, with Lothian buses suspending operations and ScotRail services facing delays and cancellations.
Football matches across Scotland were postponed or delayed.
The storm wreaked havoc in Ireland as well, with flooding and power outages affecting tens of thousands.
Winds reached up to 105 mph in Scotland's Cairngorm mountains, forcing the closure of Severn Bridge and affecting ferry operations.
The UK's royal parks faced closures due to safety concerns.
An amber cold health alert was also issued for much of England, advising care for vulnerable individuals.
Natural Resources Wales warned of rising river levels and potential property flooding.
With significant rainfall expected across south Wales and other areas, authorities remain on high alert for further disruptions.
