Storm Bert Batters UK With Rain and Fierce Winds, Killing at Least 3
Torrential rain doused most of the country, stymying travel and leading to widespread flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power outages.
Widespread travel disruption was expected across Britain on Monday as a result of Storm Bert, which pounded the country with a deluge of rain and fierce winds over the weekend.
At least three people were killed in England and Wales amid sweeping floods, landslides, fallen trees, road accidents and power outages. More than 150 flood warnings were active on Monday across England.
Warnings of strong winds remained in place in parts of Scotland through Monday morning, and residents in parts of Wales were told to boil water before using it as the supplier was investigating possible contamination.
Hundreds of flights were canceled over the weekend, with many train services canceled and some roads closed. Among the affected train services were the Stansted and Gatwick express lines, which service the London-area airports.
The storm, which has battered Britain and parts of Ireland since Saturday morning, was expected to move away later Monday.