Torrential rain doused most of the country, stymying travel and leading to widespread flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power outages.
Widespread travel disruption took place across Britain on Monday as a result of Storm Bert, which pounded the country with a deluge of rain and fierce winds over the weekend.
At least three people were killed in England and Wales amid sweeping floods, landslides, fallen trees, road accidents and power outages. By Monday afternoon, more than 120 flood warnings were still active across Britain.
Warnings of strong winds also remained in place in parts of Scotland through Monday, and residents in parts of Wales were told to boil water before using it as the supplier was investigating possible contamination.
“Do not attempt to travel on any route today,” Great Western Railway, which serves large parts of southern England and Wales, warned customers on Monday in a post on social media. Hundreds of flights were canceled over the weekend, with many train services suspended and some roads closed. The affected train services included the Stansted and Gatwick express lines, which service the London-area airports.
Among the dead was Brian Perry, 75, who was reported missing on Saturday near the village of Trefriw, in North Wales, as floodwaters rose. Images posted on social media by a mountain rescue team showed volunteers wading through chest-deep water as they searched for Mr. Perry in an area popular with walkers. Mr. Perry’s death was confirmed on Sunday by North Wales Police.
Storm Bert, which has battered Britain and parts of Ireland since Saturday morning, was expected to move away later Monday. The Met Office, Britain’s weather service, gives a storm a name when it is thought that it might cause considerable disruption or damage.
