2 weeks Ago By [email protected] (Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas)
More than 200 flood alerts are in place today as the deadly Storm Bert continues to batter the UK. Three people have died so far from the effects of the "multi-hazard" storm - and the Met Office said there is potential for fast flowing or deep floodwater to cause more danger to life on Sunday after heavy downpours and howling winds swept across the nation. In Pontypridd, Wales, people were seen bailing water out of the front garden of their homes on Sunday as floodwaters rose perilously high.
The popular Winter Wonderland festive event in London has also been forced to close due to safety concerns , along with the eight Royal Parks. A yellow wind warning is currently force for large parts of England, with gusts of up to 65mph expected in some places. Another yellow warning for rain remains in place for much of south-west of England, where the Met Office is warning some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.
Dozens of red flood warnings have also been issued, meaning flooding is expected and residents and business owners should "act now". More than 20,000 households left without power Around 26,000 properties are without power across the UK, according to monitoring service PowerOutage. Storm Bert forces Winter Wonderland to close along with 8 parks The Winter Wonderland funfair attraction in London's Hyde Park has been forced to close due to safety concerns amid dangerous high winds from Storm Bert .
Bosses at Winter Wonderland say they expect to re-open to the public on Monday when conditions improve. A spokesperson for Winter Wonderland said: "All affected ticket holders have been contacted directly. The safety of our visitors and staff are our top priority and we are sorry for any disappointment caused.
With better weather forecast in the coming week, we anticipate operating as normal from Monday, and look forward to welcoming guests again soon. Please keep an eye on our official channels for further updates." Storm Bert horror as baby is trapped inside sinking car A mum has told of the terrifying moment she watched her 11-month-old baby were trapped inside a car sinking in agressive floodwaters brought on by Storm Bert.
The "multi-hazard event", which has already claimed the lives of three men, left several towns submerged in water and more than 20,000 households without power on Saturday. Storm Bert horror as baby is trapped inside car sinking in floodwater in front of mum.
