Storm Bert batters British Isles: Deadly winds and snow
Storm Bert brought strong winds, rain, and snow to the British Isles, resulting in the deaths of three people. The BBC reports on the tragic accidents in Hampshire, West Yorkshire, and Northamptonshire.
Storm Bert, which struck the United Kingdom, caused the deaths of three people. According to the BBC, in Hampshire County, a man was killed when a tree fell on his car near Winchester. This marked the third victim of the cyclone, which brought strong winds, rain, and snow.
Earlier, on Saturday, two other people died in road accidents in West Yorkshire and Northamptonshire. Yellow weather warnings for rain and wind are in effect across England, Wales, and Scotland. The Met Office describes Storm Bert as a "multi-hazard event."
Snowfall in England has led to the closure of many roads, and railway operators such as Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast had to cancel dozens of services. National Highways issued a weather warning due to snow on roads in Yorkshire.
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In Scotland, due to stormy weather, the start of the Glasgow Rangers football match with Dundee United was delayed by 45 minutes. Several other matches in the Scottish leagues were cancelled.
In England, there are 35 flood warnings, mainly in the northwest. There are 140 alerts concerning the southwest, northwest, and Midlands. National Grid reported that 1,186 homes in Wales and 819 in southwestern England were cut off from power.
Storm Bert, as reported by the BBC, is a "multi-hazard event" that still poses a serious threat to the residents of the British Isles. Residents must be prepared for further disruptions and weather-related dangers.
