Urgent warning more flooding is likely within days after Storm Bert's devastation

Storm Bert brought torrential rain in recent days - more than 60mm in 24 hours alone across the Scottish Highlands on Monday - and communities, including remote villages in south Wales, were cut off

More flooding is "likely" this week after Storm Bert brought torrential rain over the weekend, the Environment Secretary has warned.

Steve Reed said its impacts "should be less severe" than they were on Sunday and Monday morning. It comes as communities in England and Wales were starting a "massive clean-up" following the widespread flooding.

Hundreds of homes were left underwater, roads were turned into rivers and winds of more than 80mph were recorded across parts of the UK. Residents in some affected areas have said they do not believe the chaos will by cleared by Christmas.

Mr Reed told the Commons on Monday evening that an estimated 107 properties have flooded across England alone. He added: "Further flooding is sadly likely over the next few days as water levels rise in slower flowing rivers such as the Severn and the Ouse. The Environment Agency anticipates that any impacts should be less severe than we have seen in recent days."

A man in his 80s died after his car entered water at a ford in Colne, Lancashire, on Saturday, while a body was found in the search for Brian Perry, 75, who went missing while walking his dog near the Afon Conwy river in North Wales on the same day.

A severe flood warning, meaning there is danger to life, was still in place in Billing Aquadrome holiday park and the surrounding parks next to the River Nene in Northamptonshire on Monday evening. There are also 127 flood warnings in England and six flood warnings in Wales.

As the clean-up after the storm begins, it can be daunting for those who suffered damage to their homes or businesses due to heavy rain, wind, and flooding. What help is available to you will depend on your insurance policy. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says damage caused by storms and flooding is covered by most standard home insurance and commercial business policies, as well as comprehensive motor insurance.

Louise Clark, General Insurance Policy Adviser at the ABI, explained that most insurers expect bad weather to strike at any time, so they have plans in place to support those who have been affected quickly. She said: "Their priority will be to help affected customers recover as quickly as is practical. If your property or vehicle has been damaged, contact your insurer as soon as you can for help and advice."