Severe Flooding in Wales Caused by Storm 'Bert', Storm Moves on to England
pontypridd November 24, 2024 19:30The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.
The storm brings strong winds, heavy rainfall, snow, and ice with it.
Storm Bert brings strong winds, heavy rain, snow, and ice, causing widespread disruption in the UK and Ireland. Over 60,000 households in Ireland and parts of the UK left without power. Transportation systems affected, with roads closed and flights and ferry services disrupted.
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