Storm Bert wreaks havoc across the UK, leaving a trail of destruction and sparking a search for a missing dogwalker feared swept away by floodwaters in North Wales.
Storm Bert has left devastation in its path, with an urgent search underway for a possible fatality caused by the severe weather. The storm brought chaos, resulting in three motorist deaths from two fatal crashes and a car crushed by a falling tree. Another driver narrowly escaped when a tree landed on his vehicle. Ten people, including five children, were rescued from a landslide in Wales. Capel Curig in Snowdonia experienced an astonishing 79.
8mm of rainfall, while Kinbrace in the Highlands plunged to -12.4C. Tens of thousands of homes were plunged into darkness, with 4,000 affected in the Midlands, southwest England, and South Wales, and 27,000 in the North East, Yorkshire, and northern Lincolnshire. Over 200 flood warnings are in effect for England, Wales, and Scotland throughout Saturday night. The Met Office issued yellow warnings for rain and wind, covering large portions of the country until Sunday. Police are currently searching for a dogwalker feared swept away by floodwaters in North Wales. The man vanished earlier today near the River Conwy in Trefriw. Fields surrounding the river are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall, raising concerns he might have been caught in the surging waters. The search began shortly after 4 pm when a family member reported him missing. Fire crews dispatched water rescue specialists to the scene, joined by police, ambulance services, and a Coastguard helicopter, according to the Daily Post. While the dog has been found safe, the man remains missing despite hours of searching. The Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Team informed the outlet that the relentless rain, melting ice and snow, combined with a high tide, significantly inflated water levels
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