LONDON (AP) — Britain remained Monday on high alert after the second major storm of the season battered the country over the weekend, leaving at least two people dead and disrupting road and rail travel.

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

Storm Bert left a trail of disruption across the UK, with hundreds of flood warnings in place for Wales and the west of England.

Hundreds of flood warnings and alerts remain in place after torrential rain and high winds from Storm Bert caused major disruption to homes, roads and rail networks. At least three people died in the storm that struck much of the UK over the weekend and prompted criticism about a lack of preparation and insufficient warning for the severe weather.

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.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds brought by Storm Bert over the weekend led to at least five deaths, while homes, roads and rail networks faced major disruption. The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for rain for parts of south-west,