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Hundreds of flights canceled at Heathrow Airport as Storm Bert causes travel chaos with trains canceled and roads closed – The Sun
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Hundreds of flights canceled at Heathrow Airport as Storm Bert causes travel chaos with trains canceled and roads closed – The Sun

HUNDREDS of flights have been canceled at Heathrow Airport after Storm Bert caused travel chaos in the UK.

Storm Bert continued to cause major disruption today with trains canceled and roads closed across the country.

Heathrow Airport has seen several flights canceled

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Heathrow Airport has seen several flights canceledCredit: Getty
Storm Bert caused chaos with the River Taff overflowing its banks

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Storm Bert caused chaos with the River Taff overflowing its banksCredit: SWNS
Road flooding saw cars completely submerged in some areas

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Road flooding saw cars completely submerged in some areas

Wind warnings remain in place with gusts of up to 70mph forecast for exposed areas issued by the Met Office.

Strong winds led to flight cancellations and trees falling onto railway tracks, causing long delays.

More than 200 flights have been canceled so far at Heathrow, according to travel data site FlightAware.

Train services across the country were also suspended due to flooding and falling trees caused by Storm Bert.

Great Western Railway (GWR) advised passengers not to travel outside and said tickets would be valid on Monday or Tuesday.

National Highways said flooding meant the northbound M32 at Bristol was closed between Junction 1 and the M4.

Meanwhile, Greater Anglia, which has been operating trains since London Liverpool Street leading to Stanstead Airport, 52 services were canceled on Sunday afternoon as fallen trees damaged the railway’s overhead electrical wires.

The popular Winter Festive event in Wonderland London was also forced to close for safety reasons, as were the eight royal parks.

Affected parks include Hyde Park, St James’s Park, Green Park, Regent’s Park, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, Kensington Gardens and Brompton Cemetery.

It comes as more than 200 flood warnings are in place today as deadly Storm Bert continues to batter the UK.

The people of Pontypridd, South Waleswoke up to find their gardens underwater and their cars completely submerged in the street.

Persistent overnight rain saw the River Taff burst its banks and caused chaos in the town.

An entire bridge under construction was swept away by the devastation overnight.

Meanwhile, in Cymmer, south Wales, shocking images show the destruction caused by another landslide.

It comes after five children and five adults had to be rescued in a similar natural disaster yesterday.

8 major London parks and Winter Wonderland closed in ’emergency’ as safety fears from Storm Bert rise

Elsewhere, a mother watched in horror as her 11-month-old baby got stuck in a sinking car in raging floodwaters.

At least three people have died since Storm Bert made landfall.

THE Met Office said it was possible that fast-moving or deep floodwaters could cause more danger to life after heavy downpours and howling winds swept across the country.

A yellow wind warning is currently in effect over much of the Englandwith gusts of up to 65 mph expected in some locations.

Another yellow rain warning remains in effect for much of southwest Englandwhere the Met Office warns some communities could 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.”

Met Office weather report forecasters have warned storm-hit Britons to keep their eyes peeled UK weather warnings as they could change at the last minute.

STORM CHAOS

Forecasters today issued a slew of weather warnings covering most of the UK from head to toe, with wind and rain warnings.

A total of five warnings are currently in effect, each of which is expected to last until late at night.

The longest lasting is the rain warning for the southwest Englandwhich is in place until 11:45 p.m. tonight.

The others, one for the wind on the south coast, another for the southeast coast, one for the wind covering the north. Ireland and a rain warning covering the west Scotlandall expire at 11 p.m.

Andy Page, Met Office chief meteorologist, said: “The impacts of Storm Bert will continue to cause disruption throughout the day today, and multiple warnings are in place for wind and rain.

“Although the risk of snowfall has now reduced, rainfall will affect much of the UK today, particularly parts of southwest England and the south. Walesbut the heaviest rain will ease in these areas throughout the day.

“Strong southerly winds persist today and warnings are in place for central, southern and eastern England, Northern Ireland and western Scotland where gusts could peak at 60 mph and could even reach more than 70 mph along some exposed coastlines.

“The warnings could still be changed, possibly at short notice, so it is important that people keep up to date with the very latest forecasts.”

Heathrow Airport has been contacted for comment by The Sun.