People could have been warned earlier about flooding from Storm Bert, council leader claims
The council leader of the area worst hit by flooding during Storm Bert has claimed that people could have been warned earlier than they were. Rhondda Cynon Taf council leader Andrew Morgan told BBC Wales that Natural Resources Wales (NRW) had data on high river levels for more than an hour before residents were alerted.
Calls for full review of system used to warn people of flooding threat after Storm Bert damage
Andrew Morgan, who lead Council, says that data from water level monitoring stations shows that warnings did not come early enough on Sunday. | ITV News Wales
More flooding ‘likely’ this week as Storm Bert clean-up continues
More flooding is “likely” this week after Storm Bert brought torrential rain over the weekend, the Environment Secretary said. Steve Reed said its impacts “should be less severe” than they were on Sunday and Monday morning.
Storm Bert: Clean-up begins but flooding risk may remain until Wednesday
Hundreds of properties in South Wales have been hit by flooding and one "danger to life" warning remains in force in England.
Storm Bert Brings Flooding and Disruption to UK and France
Storm Bert left a trail of disruption across the UK, with hundreds of flood warnings in place for Wales and the west of England.
Storm Bert: UK weather warnings map reveals which areas are most at risk of flooding
Storm Bert continues to bring widespread destruction to communities across the UK as more than 200 flood warnings and alerts remain in place. Wales saw severe winds and flooding over the weekend, with homes left underwater and roads resembling rivers. Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan said the storm has been “absolutely devastating”.
More flooding 'likely' to hit UK - as Met Office responds to Storm Bert criticism
While the Met Office said it was "committed to learning the lessons" the forecasting and meteorological body also pointed out that rainfall totals were in line with its predictions and warnings.
Town begins clean-up after Storm Bert hits
A Wiltshire town has begun to pick itself back up after being submerged in flood water. Bradford on Avon has been affected by severe wet weather over the weekend as Storm Bert caused major disruption across the county.
Flood warnings and roads closed as Storm Bert hits Bedford
As of 6am this morning, there are flood warnings in place for the River Great Ouse at Harrold, River Great Ouse at Odell and River Great Ouse at Turvey Harrold Bridge, Radwell Bridge, and Felmersham Bridge are all closed due to flooding.
Storm Bert Causes Flooding Across Britain and Ireland
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Storm Bert: Two dead as flood alerts remain in place
Disruption caused by Storm Bert continues into Monday with at least two people confirmed dead after "devastating" flooding ...
Insured losses from UK's Storm Bert could hit $440 mln, PwC says
Insured losses from Storm Bert in Britain will reach between 250 million and 350 million pounds ($442 million), largely ...
Storm Bert: Rugby club devastated by flooding may be forced to close its doors
Cross Keys rugby club in Caerphilly may be forced to close its doors for good following severe flooding which left the site ...
Train line reopens after Storm Bert flooding
A train line has reopened after its tracks were flooded following Storm Bert. Northern's services between Barrow-in-Furness ...
Storm Conall HITS as Brits blasted by two weeks’ rain in 24 hours with ‘danger to life’ warning over more flooding
BRITS have been batted by two weeks worth of rain in 24 hours as Storm Conall swooped in. The storm brought torrential ...