Storm Bert, which struck the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 23, became one of the most destructive storms in recent years.
According to the European Severe Weather Database, 53 heavy downpours were recorded across the UK. Winds reached speeds of up to 82 mph in various parts of the country.
In Wales, rivers overflowed, flooding low-lying areas, streets, and parked vehicles. Rescuers used inflatable rafts to evacuate people and animals from flooded homes.
In the English city of Northampton, the River Nene overflowed, flooding a holiday park for the third time this year. A "severe" flood warning was in effect, signaling a risk to life. Around 1,000 people were urgently evacuated from the park.
Rail routes between London and Swansea, as well as in southwest England, were canceled. At London Heathrow Airport, about 300 flights were canceled, and 1,200 flights were delayed.
Unplanned power outages occurred across England and Scotland.
The police urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel due to floods and fallen trees blocking key routes and strongly advised against attempting to drive through flooded areas.
Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts remained in effect across the UK on Monday, November 25.
At least three people lost their lives in the UK as a result of the storm's impact.
In Ireland, Storm Bert caused damage estimated at millions of euros. Over the weekend, more than 60,000 homes and businesses were left without power, and over 100 roads were flooded.
The hardest-hit areas included Cork, Galway, Limerick, Donegal, and Kerry, where the River Feale in Listowel overflowed, reaching record levels and forcing the evacuation of over 100 residents.
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