Torrential rain doused most of the country, stymying travel and leading to widespread flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power outages.

At least five people have died as Storm Bert swept across the United Kingdom, causing power outages and widespread train and flight cancelations.

Disruption caused by Storm Bert continues into Monday with at least two people confirmed dead after "devastating" flooding over the weekend. The last of the Met Office’s rain warnings ended at 11.59pm on Sunday but strong winds persist and rain from high ground will reach rivers,