At least 5 killed as Storm Bert lashes Britain, causing flood, travel chaos

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Nov. 25 (UPI) -- At least five people were killed as Storm Bert battered Britain with 80 mph winds and torrential rain, causing widespread flooding, cutting power to thousands of homes and businesses and wreaking road, rail and air travel chaos. With 110 flood warnings, Wales was one of the hardest hit regions, with at least one person killed -- a man swept away as he walked his dog by the River Conwy. Footage circulating online showed rescuers using inflatable boats to rescue people and pets

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