Storm Bert: thousands without power as UK is lashed with 70mph gusts

Rising temperatures now likely to cause widespread flooding due to melting ice and heavy rain, say forecasters

Thousands of homes were left without power on Saturday as Storm Bert continued to lash the country with winds of up to 70mph battering many areas.

Forecasters said that as temperatures start to rise over the weekend, melting snow and heavy rain would also cause serious flooding across the country.