HUNDREDS of flights have been canceled at Heathrow Airport after Storm Bert caused travel chaos across the UK.
Storm Bert continued to cause major disruption throughout Sunday with trains and roads closed across the country.
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Multiple flights canceled at Heathrow AirportCredit: Getty
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Storm Bert caused chaos with the River Taff overflowing its banksCredit: SWNS
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Due to flooding on the roads, cars were 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 storms caused flight cancellations and trees fell on train tracks causing long delays.
More than 200 flights have been canceled at Heathrow so far, according to FlightAware travel data.
In total, more than 300 flights due to depart from UK airports were canceled during Storm Bert, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium.
Rail services across the country were also suspended due to flooding and downed trees caused by Storm Bert.
Great Western Railway (GWR) advised passengers not to travel outside the country and said tickets would be valid on Monday or Tuesday.
National Highways said flooding meant the northbound M32 in Bristol was closed between Junction 1 and the M4.
Meanwhile, Greater Anglia, which runs trains from London Liverpool Street to Stanstead Airport, canceled 52 services on Sunday afternoon after fallen trees damaged overhead power lines.
London’s popular Winter Wonderland festive event was also forced to close due to security concerns, along with 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.
8 major London parks and Winter Wonderland closed in ’emergency’ over safety fears over Storm Bert
It comes after more than 200 flood warnings are in place today as deadly Storm Bert continues to lash the UK.
Locals in Pontypridd, South Wales, woke up to find their front gardens under water and cars completely submerged in the street.
Persistent rain overnight caused the River Taff to burst its banks and cause chaos in the city.
The entire bridge under construction was swept away in the middle of the wasteland overnight.
Meanwhile, in Cymmer, South Wales, shocking pictures show the devastation caused by another landslide.
This comes after five children and five adults had to be rescued from a similar natural disaster yesterday.
Elsewhere, a mother watched in horror as her 11-month-old baby was trapped in a car that was sinking in raging floods.
At least three people have died so far since Storm Bert made landfall.
The Met Office said there was the potential for fast-moving or deep flood water to cause greater danger to life after heavy downpours and strong winds swept across the country.
A yellow wind warning is currently in place 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 England, with the Met Office warning that 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”.
Weather forecasters at the Met Office have warned Britons affected by the storms to keep an eye on UK weather warnings as they could change at the last minute.
STORM CHAOS
Forecasters have today issued a raft of weather warnings covering much of the UK from head to toe, with warnings of wind and rain.
A total of five warnings are currently in effect, each of which lasts until the night hours.
The longest-lasting rain warning is for south-west England, in place until 11.45pm tonight.
The others, one for wind over the south coast, another for the southeast coast, one for wind covering Northern Ireland and a rain warning for western Scotland, all expire by 11pm.
Bureau of Meteorology chief meteorologist Andy Page said: “The impacts of Storm Bert will continue to cause disruption throughout today, with multiple wind and rain warnings in place.
“Although the risk of snow has now reduced, precipitation will affect much of the UK today, particularly parts of south-west England and South Wales, but the heaviest rain will stop from these areas during the day.
“Strong southerly winds continue today and warnings are in place for central, southern and eastern England, Northern Ireland and western Scotland where gusts could reach maximum speeds of 60mph and even over 70mph along some exposed shores.
“Warnings can still change, possibly at short notice, so it’s important that people keep up to date with the latest forecast.”
The Sun has contacted Heathrow Airport for comment.
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