The United Kingdom is on high alert because of Storm Bert, which has been sweeping the country since Saturday.

According to the skynews.comthree men died on the streets during the storm and thousands of homes have been left without power.

Overnight, more than 200 flood warnings had been issued in England, Wales and Scotland, while from this morning the Met Office issued yellow rain and wind warnings covering large areas of the country.

Heavy rain and winds of up to 65mph are expected to hit the UK today, with the Met Office warning that communities could be cut off by flooding, according to international media.

Meanwhile, the UK’s Environment Agency has this morning issued more than 60 flood warnings across the country. These warnings mean that flooding is expected in the UK and people should take immediate action to protect themselves and their property.

According to the Met Office, some areas may be cut off by flooded roads, particularly in the west of England.

The Met Office said some areas could be cut off by flooded roads, particularly in the west of England.

However, more than 180 less severe warnings for possible flooding have been issued, urging residents to start preparing.

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Storm ‘Bert’ is the second named storm of the season and brought freezing temperatures, snow, heavy rain and wind to parts of the UK on Saturday.

Police say a man in his 60s has died after a tree fell on his car in Hampshire. Five adults and five children had to be rescued from a house in North Wales after a landslide.

Tens of thousands of people were without power during the day, while others were without power Saturday night.

The Minister of Energy Ed Miliband he said his thoughts were with those who lost power and that his department would “maintain contact with energy companies.”