Floods worsen in Wales as Storm Bert continues to hit UK

Yellow warnings for wind and rain remain in effect for western Scotland, southern England and Wales, as well as Northern Ireland on Sunday.

There are also hundreds of flood alerts in place in England, Wales and Scotland.

Wind gusts have reached 75mph in coastal areas and up to 65mph inland.

Around London, all of the Royal Parks are closed on Sunday due to high winds – including Hyde Park and its popular Winter Wonderland attraction.

The parks’ management said there would be delayed reopenings on Monday following a safety inspection.

On Saturday, roads, railway lines and flights at some airports were impacted due to floodwater, high winds and fallen trees. At least one person has died as a result of the storm.

More than 24,000 properties were also without power across the UK on Sunday afternoon, according to PowerOutage, a data aggregator.

In south Wales, a major incident has been declared by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council after significant flooding. The River Taff has burst its banks in Pontypridd, flooding nearby homes.

Three rest centres have been set up for affected residents, the council leader said.

In Denbighshire, north Wales, five adults and five children were rescued from a house flooded with debris following a landslide on Saturday.