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Storm Bert hits UK and Ireland, causes widespread damage

Storm Bert swept across Britain and Ireland on Saturday, bringing heavy snowfall, rain and strong winds.A man in his 60s died after a tree fell on a car on the A34 highway in southern England, local police said.The runway at the Newcastle airport in northeast England was covered in snow, briefly disrupting flights.Forecasters described the storm as a 'multi-hazard event,' causing widespread floods in Ireland and power outages that affected tens of thousands of residents.The Irish Meteorological Service issued warnings for heavy rainfall in Cork and Galway, as Storm Bert continued to affect the area since Friday.The storm's impact extended to several parts of Europe, causing fallen trees, power outages, and road closures.

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