A scaffolding fell over a road in London on November 24 as strong winds from Storm Bert swept through the area, local media reported.Footage filmed by Sophie Wilkinson shows the scene on Bethnal Green Road.

Temperatures dipped below freezing in London on Thursday night (November 21) as Storm Bert took hold in the UK. Amber and yellow warnings for snow and ice have been listed by the Met Office for parts of the country this weekend.

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

Storm Bert made for a bumpy ride as National Police Air Service (NPAS) pilots flew over London on Sunday, November 24.Footage from NPAS London shows the conditions in the air on Sunday night.“For those who asked us what it is like flying in this wind,

At least five people were killed as Storm Bert battered Britain with 80 mph winds and torrential rain, causing widespread flooding, cutting power to homes and businesses and wreaking road, rail and air travel chaos.

The UK has been battered by Storm Bert and more flooding is likely over the next few days, according to the environment secretary. Steve Reed chaired a meeting with the Environment Agency today to discuss plans to protect communities from further flood damage.

Storm Bert has continued to cause “devastation” across the UK this morning as commuters were urged not to travel. At least four people have died over the weekend as roads turned to rivers and winds of up to 82mph swept through the country.