THIS is the moment Storm Bert’s floodwater engulfed a city in just seconds – with frantic rescuers shouting “back”.
Floods hit the Worcestershire market town of Tenbury Wells yesterday.
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The moment Storm Bert floods a Worcestershire town centre
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Water quickly filled the streets as firefighters tried to stem the flow
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The nearby Kyre Brook burst its banks and washed away the brick wall
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Families have been evacuated from their homes after a large landslide flooded roads in the Cwmtillery area of Abertillery, Wales Credit: Lee Thomas
The nearby Kyre Brook burst its banks and washed away a brick wall before flowing down the town’s main street.
Rescuers could be heard shouting “back” as locals scrambled to avoid the rising waters.
Storm Bert continues to cause disruption after at least five people died in downpours and 82km/h gusts.
Families were evacuated from their homes this morning after a large landslide flooded roads in the Cwmtillery area of Abertillery, Wales.
The former mining town was partially buried in silt and mud after water poured into the streets.
Huge mounds of earth are blocking residents’ access – and workers are desperately trying to clear them.
More than 160 red flood warnings are in place across the UK along with 211 yellow flood warnings.
The warnings cover a large part of England including the South West, the Midlands and parts of Yorkshire and the North West.
Several major rail lines and roads are closed, with a full list in the box below.
A rare serious flood warning has been issued for the River Dene in Northamptonshire.
UK Weather: Storm Bert continues with 200 flood warnings after at least 3 dead in downpours and 82km/h gusts
Deep and fast-moving “life-threatening” floodwaters are expected immediately.
Locals should evacuate now to avoid flood water and call 911 if they get stuck.
Two more severe flood warnings are in place for the River Monnow in south-east Wales.
There are 21 red flood warnings in place across Wales, as well as 36 amber flood warnings.
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Abertillery is deep in silt and mud as water pours down the streetCredit: Lee Thomas
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Huge mounds of dirt block roads Credit: Lee Thomas
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Workers desperately try to clear the landslide Credit: Lee Thomas
A yellow wind warning is in place for central and western Scotland until 5pm this afternoon.
Storm Bert will pack winds of up to 70 mph along the coast before moving back out to sea.
Transportation delays are likely with short power outages and large waves on shore.
It comes after Storm Bert and flooding claimed at least five lives over the weekend.
A strong storm on Saturday tragically claimed the first life after a tree fell on a car.
What to do before or during a flood
Source: gov.uk
If your area has a flood warning (when flooding is expected) or a severe flood warning (when life is at risk):
- turn off the gas, electricity and water supply, if it is safe to do so – do not touch the electrical switch if you are standing in water
- move your family, vehicles, pets and important belongings to safety, for example upstairs or to higher ground
- if you have them, use flood protection products such as flood barriers or air brick covers
- follow the advice of your local municipality or emergency services – you may be asked to evacuate
You can get further advice on what to do and how to stay safe during a flood from the National Flood Forum or the British Red Cross.
You can also speak to a Floodline adviser.
The flood line
Phone: 0345 988 1188 SMS: 0345 602 634024-hour service
Call 999 if you or someone else is in immediate danger.
Do not walk or drive through flood water. Flood water can contain sewage and hide trash, debris, uneven roads and sidewalks, or broken drain and manhole covers.
To apply:
- risk of electric shock or power failure, contact your local electricity distribution company or call 105 (calls are free)
- gas leaks, contact National Gas
- sewer overflow, contact your water company
You may need a permit to pump water off the property. If you want to pump water into:
- rivers, ditches or waterways (for example a stream or mill), check with your local Environment Agency office
- public sewers, check with your water company
- street drains, motorways or motorway ditches, check with your local motorway authority or the National Highways Agency
You can contact the local fire brigade for assistance in pumping out the water. I can charge you a fee and I can help you get a permit.
A man in his 60s was confirmed dead at the scene in Hampshire just before 8am.
Meanwhile, a body has been found in the search for 75-year-old Brian Perry after he went missing in the River Conwy on Saturday.
Perry went missing yesterday while walking his dog near Trefriw as floodwaters from Storm Bert rose.
Another man died after his car went into the water near the pier in Colne, Lancashire, on Saturday afternoon.
The man, in his 80s, was taken to hospital where he later died, Lancashire Police said in a statement yesterday.
Mohammed Wahid, 34, died when the car crashed into a wall in heavy snow in Shipley, West Yorkshire, just before 1pm on Saturday.
And a man in his 40s died on the A45 near Flore, Northamptonshire – taking the death toll to at least five.
In full: train cancellations and road closures
Trains
- Between Broxbourne and Stansted/Audley End Airport: due to a number of fallen trees damaging the overhead power line, trains are currently not running between these stations
- Between Reading and Plymouth: Flooding, caused by heavy rain, has resulted in the line being closed in several places
- Between London Paddington and South Wales: Rail services are subject to serious disruption due to flooding
- Between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth: Heavy rain has flooded the railway and trains cannot run between Newton Abbot and Plymouth
- Between Swindon and Bristol Parkway/Bath Spa: Heavy rain has flooded the railway line here and the line has been closed for safety reasons
- Between Gloucester and Bristol Parkway: A fault with the signaling system means that all lines between the two stations are closed. Trains operating in the area will be delayed
- Between Liskeard and Looe: Heavy rain flooded the railway, closing all lines
- Between Plymouth and Gunnislake: Heavy rain also flooded the railway, closing all lines
West Midlands Rail says “Due to flooding in Northampton, services on the Birmingham – Northampton – London Euston and Crewe – Rugby – London Euston routes have been severely disrupted this morning”.
Roads
- The A5 in Northamptonshire is closed in both directions between the A43 (Towcester) and the A422/A508 (Old Stratford)
- The A66 between North Yorkshire and Cumbria is closed to high sided and vulnerable vehicles in both directions
- The M32 in Bristol is closed in both directions between J1 near Hambrook and the M4 J19
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Lifeguards in North Wales yesterdayCredit: Ogwen Valley MRT
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Fire crews in Crickhowell after the River Usk burst its banksCredit: WNS
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The River Ouse overflows its banks in YorkCredit: LNP
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Locals pour water out of their front gardens using buckets Credit: Getty
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More than 160 red flood warnings are in place across the UK, along with 211 amber flood warnings Credit: Gov.UK
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It comes after the River Taff overflowed its banksCredit: SWNS
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The Environment Agency has issued more than 200 flood warnings and alerts Credit: Getty
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