Flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks as UK on high alert over flood warnings - Met Office weather warning remains in force on Monday morning after Scotland pummelled with 111mph gusts

Storm Ashley has caused travel disruption and flooding across the UK as high winds and rain battered parts of the country. Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Belfast City Airport and Dublin Airport due to 80mph winds, while several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen have also been called off.

Storm Ashley, the first named storm of the season, has unleashed powerful winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK. The Met Office has issued multiple warnings, highlighting the risk of severe injuries and danger to life,

A yellow alert for strong winds is in place from 12am to 9am on Monday. The Met Office warns that strong winds from Storm Ashley may bring further impacts across the north and east of Scotland and northeast England before it moves away.

See all areas of the UK issued with a yellow or amber weather warning for wind and rain today (October 20) on Met Office map, as Storm Ashley arrives.

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning ahead of the first named storm of the season, which is set to hit the UK on Sunday.

Widespread flood risks threaten to multiply tonight before 'severe gales' hit the country over the coming days, forecasters say.