Storm Bert brings more travel disruption with nearly 200 flood warnings in place

As it stands, 161 flood warnings and 213 flood alerts have been issued in England, as Storm Bert threatens to further exacerbate recent disruption to travel.

For context: a warning means “flooding is expected”, while an alert identifies areas where “flooding is possible”.

Of the flood warnings in place, one is severe. This has been issued for the Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire due to deep and fast flowing water, and a rapid onset of flooding.

The Environment Agency says: “This means there is danger to life and you must act now.”

The holiday parkwas flooded in September and January this year, leading to residents being evacuated.

You can find a full list of the flood warning and alert areas on the Environment Agency’s website., external

In Wales, there are 22 flood warnings in place, as well as two severe flood warnings on the River Monnow – one at Forge Road, Osbaston and the other at Skenfrith.

Scotland has been much less affected by floods, with four warnings in place. None have been issued in Northern Ireland.