Storm Bert causes severe flooding, travel disruptions in Wales, with rescues and bridge closures.

Storm Bert has caused severe flooding and travel disruptions across Wales, with Natural Resources Wales issuing multiple flood warnings. In North Wales, ten people, including five children, were rescued from a house due to a landslide. The M48 Severn Bridge and several ferry services have been closed or cancelled. In England, flooding affected Bolton, Bury, and Ramsbottom, where emergency vehicles assisted residents. The Met Office warns of heavy rain and strong winds, with up to 75mm of rain expected and 150mm in some areas.

November 23, 2024
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