The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of the UK, with potential flooding and disruption as communities recover from Storm Éowyn.
A severe storm hit São Paulo, leading to significant flooding, power outages, and disruptions in public transport. The Civil Defence issued a severe alert, and despite the damage, city anniversary celebrations remain unaffected.
Storm Bert has unleashed a wave of severe weather across the UK and Ireland, including heavy rain, snowfall, and winds exceeding 82 mph. Thousands of homes have lost power, and the storm has been termed a 'multi-hazard event' by meteorologists. Several regions are facing dangerous coastal conditions and significant travel disruptions. The Met Office has issued yellow and amber weather warnings due to the hazardous conditions. A man in Hampshire was killed by a falling tree, while train services in Kent and parts of the South East have been disrupted by fallen trees. Christmas events have also been impacted. In the South West, up to a month’s worth of rain is expected, raising the risk of flooding, with emergency measures in place due to imminent flooding in several areas. Ireland has also faced severe impacts, with a yellow wind warning issued for some counties and over 34,000 homes affected by power outages. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items and stay informed on the latest weather and travel advisories as conditions are expected to worsen further.
Malaga province in southern Spain faces severe disruptions and mass evacuations as torrential rain leads to significant flooding, following recent deadly floods in Valencia. The Spanish meteorological agency AEMET warns of intense rainfall, with emergency services struggling to cope with the impact.