Storm Bert: forecasters and politicians criticised after devastating floods

Critics claim warnings and defences were inadequate but Met Office says storm was ‘well forecast’. . Weather forecasters and politicians have come in for strong criticism after hundreds of homes ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Storm Bert floods 'absolutely devastating', says Welsh FM

Eluned Morgan says there will be discussions about the support given to those impacted.

Clean up begins after Storm Bert floods

Up to 18 properties in Park Avenue, Dundonald were flooded after Storm Bert brought heavy rain on Saturday.

More rain forecast after Storm Bert hits UK

At least five people died as the storm brought heavy rain, wind and snow over the weekend.

Fresh weather warnings amid Storm Bert clean-up

Flood warnings are still in place as new weather alerts are issued for heavy rain.

Rugby club devastated by Storm Bert had no insurance

The club failed to find insurance cover after it was flooded in 2020, and has been hit again.

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

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Homes flooded and travel disrupted by Storm Bert

Heavy wind and rain brings flooding to Dundonald and Coalisland, as well as widespread travel disruption.

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Flood fears as Storm Bert heads into second day

Scotland is bracing for a second day of disruption with high winds and localised flooding forecast.

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Body found in search for man missing during Storm Bert

A body has been found in the search for a man who went missing while walking his dog in Conwy county.

Football pitch becomes swimming pool for one team after Storm Bert

Football players from Gloucestershire refused to let Storm Bert stop them from taking the pitch.

Storm Bert reinforces need to prioritise UK’s flood defences

West Worcestershire MP urges Environment Agency to expedite permanent scheme as storm causes damage across the country

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Scale of Spain floods destruction shown in before and after photos

Satellite images and on-the-ground photos show the scale of destruction caused by the floods.

Tropical storm Sara drenches Honduras, with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast

Tropical Storm Sara has started moving slightly faster after stalling over Honduras, drenching the northern coast of the Central American nation, swelling rivers and trapping some people at home

World - ABC News - November 16

European football: Simeone criticises playing in Spain after floods disaster

‘It doesn’t make any sense,’ says Atlético Madrid manager Barcelona counterpart Hansi Flick also voices concerns The Atlético Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, said on Saturday it made no sense to ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

78 people still missing after devastating Spanish floods

World - Yahoo News - November 8

Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean and threatens flash floods and mudslides in Central America, forecasters say

World - ABC News - November 14

Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms

Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.

Copa del Rey games and other sporting events postponed after deadly floods devastate southern Spain

The Copa del Rey matches involving Valencia and Levante have been postponed following floods that have killed at least 95 people and caused havoc in southern Spain

Sports - ABC News - October 30

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

World - ABC News - November 5

Storm Bert amber snow warning extended in Scotland

Yellow weather warnings for snow are in place for much of Scotland this weekend.

Blackburn v Portsmouth among games hit by Storm Bert

Storm Bert affects Saturday's fixture lists in the EFL and National League, with several postponements following pitch inspections.

Storm Bert brings landslide and 82mph gusts

Ten people were rescued after a landslide near Llangollen, Denbighshire, on Saturday afternoon.

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Your pictures of Storm Bert from around the UK

There's widespread disruption across the country as severe weather hits large areas.

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Watch: Snowy Saturday as Storm Bert sweeps the UK

Parts of the UK are blanketed in snow, as the storm causes travel disruption and power cuts.

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