Storm Bert rages across UK with three dead, one missing and 225 flood warnings issued

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Storm Bert raged on across the UK overnight as a "multi-hazard event" of snow, rain and strong winds saw three men killed, towns submerged in water, and more than 20,000 households left without power. Forecasters have now warned heavy showers and melting snow that blanketed areas in the north yesterday are combining to bring widespread flooding as the storm continues to batter the country today. More than 200 flood alerts were in place for England, Wales and Scotland overnight while Met Office