Storm Bert continues to bring widespread destruction to communities across the UK as more than 200 flood warnings and alerts remain in place. Wales saw severe winds and flooding over the weekend, with homes left underwater and roads resembling rivers. Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan said the storm has been “absolutely devastating”.

Storm Bert left a trail of disruption across the UK, with hundreds of flood warnings in place for Wales and the west of England.

Homes and businesses were left flooded on Sunday as Storm Bert continued to batter communities across the UK. In West Yorkshire, one father described terrifying moment he and his 11-month-old son escaped from a sinking car after it became submerged in floodwaters while in the Welsh town of Pontypridd residents expressed their frustration at the flood defenses put in place by authorities.