Ireland is set to go under red, orange and yellow rain and wind warnings as Storm Bert hits the country. The warnings have kicked in with severe flooding, damage and risk to life expected in parts of the country.

LONDON/DUBLIN (Reuters) -Storm Bert battered Britain with snow, rain and strong winds on Saturday, killing one person and closing several railway lines, bridges and roads. The storm also hit Ireland,

One person died as snow, rain and strong winds hit Britain, closing several roads, bridges and railway lines. The storm also caused floods in Ireland, cutting power to tens of thousands.