Heavy weekend rain and strong winds brought in by Storm Bert caused widespread flooding and travel disruptions across Britain and Ireland, and killed at least three people in England and Wales.

customers were without power at some stage of the weekend as a result of the status red rain warnings in place due to the stormy conditions.

Ireland is set to go under red, orange and yellow rain and wind warnings as Storm Bert hits the country. The warnings have kicked in with severe flooding, damage and risk to life expected in parts of the country.

Flood warnings are still in place across England and Wales following Storm Bert - as fresh weather warnings were issued with more heavy rain forecast. A severe "danger to life" flood warning remains for the River Nene in Northamptonshire after a caravan park was submerged for the third time this year.