Although rain warnings from the Met Office ended at midnight on Sunday, strong winds and rising river levels could delay travel and clean-up efforts.
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00:00Storm Burt is expected to cause more disruption this week after heavy rain over the weekend
00:07led to severe flooding and a major incident in Wales. Although rain warnings from the
00:11Met Office ended at midnight on Sunday, strong winds and rising river levels could delay
00:15travel and clean-up efforts. Hundreds of homes were flooded, roads became rivers and winds
00:20reached up to 82 miles per hour in parts of the UK. At least five people have died in
00:25England and Wales since the storm began. Over 200 flood alerts remain in place, with
00:30thousands of homes still without power and widespread transport disruptions. Flights,
00:34trains and roads continue to face delays and cancellations. In South Wales, there was a
00:39major incident declared on Sunday, fearing worse impacts than during Storm Dennis in
00:432020. The storm brought 80% of November's typical rainfall, with 64mm recorded in North
00:50Wales in just 12 hours. Southern England also experienced well disruptions, with some routes
00:55suspended due to fallen trees and damaged wires. The Met Office forecasts rain easing
00:59in the south-east on Monday, though showers may linger in the north-west.