Storm Bert: thousands without power as UK is lashed with 70mph gusts
Briefly

Forecasters warn that Storm Bert is a multi-hazard event, with serious impacts from heavy rain, snow melting, and winds up to 70mph expected to worsen.
The strongest gust recorded during Storm Bert was 82mph in north Wales, underscoring the severity of the weather conditions affecting large parts of the UK.
As temperatures rise, melting snow combined with rain could lead to significant flooding, prompting warnings and advisories from power and weather authorities.
Travel disruption and fatalities have been reported due to Storm Bert, with police investigating incidents possibly linked to the extreme weather conditions.
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