Storm Bert chaos: 3 dead, travel disrupted across UK
Storm Bert brought strong winds, rain, and snow to the British Isles, resulting in the deaths of three people. The BBC reported on tragic accidents in Hampshire, West Yorkshire, and Northamptonshire.
9:34 AM EST, November 24, 2024
Storm Bert, which hit the United Kingdom, claimed three lives. According to the BBC, in Hampshire County, a man was killed when a tree fell on his car near Winchester. This marks the third fatality from the cyclone, which brought severe winds, rain, and snow.
On Saturday, two other individuals 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 closed many roads, and railway operators such as Northern Rail and Avanti West Coast have 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, stormy weather delayed the start of the Glasgow Rangers football match against Dundee United by 45 minutes. Several other matches in the Scottish leagues were canceled.
In England, there are 35 flood warnings, mainly in the northwest. Additionally, 140 alerts have been issued for the southwest, northwest, and Midlands. National Grid reported that 1,186 homes in Wales and 819 in southwestern England were without power.
Storm Bert, as reported by the BBC, is a "multi-hazard event" that continues to pose a serious threat to the residents of the British Isles. Residents must be prepared for further disruptions and weather-related dangers.
