Storm Bert live: Latest on UK snow, weather warnings and travel disruption

UK Power Networks is urging the public to stay away from power lines as Storm Bert sweeps across the country.

“We’re preparing for strong winds and heavy rain across the east and south east of England this weekend,” it posts on X.

The company, which operates power lines across London, the South East and East of England, says anyone who sees a fallen power line should stay away and report it immediately.

It adds that extra staff are on duty this weekend to deal with possible disruptions caused by the weather.

The update comes after earlier reports that more than 60,000 homes lost power overnight in Ireland due to Storm Bert.

Energy Networks Association (ENA) which represents the UK’s power
network operators said while there have been some localised power cuts, the storm hasn’t yet had a significant impact.

A spokesperson said: “Forecasters are describing this as a ‘multi-hazard event’ with
the worst of the weather yet to arrive, and so our members have extra engineers
and contact centre teams available, and control rooms are monitoring the storm
closely as it develops.”