Storm Bert prompts Met Office to issue 'danger to life' warning with heavy rain forecast across UK

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The UK braces for extreme weather as the Met Office issues a "danger to life" warning amidst Storm Bert's chaos, urging preparedness for heavy rain, floods, and travel disruptions.

In effect for an extensive duration from 6am to just before midnight on Sunday, the 17-hour-and-45-minute yellow weather alert spans across Hampshire, Oxfordshire, the South West, and South Wales.

Further alerts cover parts of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with England anticipating yet more rainfall.The Met Office cautions: "Heavy rain associated with Storm Bert may cause some travel disruption and flooding this weekend." Additionally, it warns, "Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads.

Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures. Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses.