Somerset is still reeling from the impact of Storm Bert this morning (Monday, November 25), with key roads closed due to flooding and power outages affecting thousands of homes.

Heavy rain and strong winds over the weekend left large parts of the county struggling to recover, with motorists, residents, and emergency crews dealing with the aftermath.

Several major routes remain closed, including the A38 between Wellington and Taunton, the A358 from Donyatt to Chard, and Stoke Road in Martock. Flooding has also made the A378 at Wrantage impassable, while the A3088 Cartgate Link Road remains shut following a collision involving multiple fallen trees. Other closures include Blackdown Hill Road near the Holman Clavel Pub, Hendford Hill in Yeovil, Nynehead Road, and the B3227 at Norton Fitzwarren.

Motorists are being warned to avoid Lipe Lane near Creech St Michael, where surface water is causing heavy traffic. Fallen trees have also been reported in Shepton Mallet on Coombe Lane, adding to the disruption in the area.

In Beckington, the A36 is closed in both directions due to fallen power cables. Drivers are being urged to avoid floodwater entirely, with emergency services continuing to deal with hazardous conditions across the county.

Thousands of properties remain without electricity, with the worst-affected areas including Martock, where 491 homes are still offline, Shepton Mallet with 336 homes without power, and Curry Rivel where 198 homes are cut off. Rail travel has also been hit hard, with fallen trees blocking lines between Exeter Central and Honiton, and at Yeovil Pen Mill, where disruption is expected to last until later this afternoon.

Flood alerts remain in place for several rivers, including the River Aller, River Tone, River Yeo, and River Brue. Red flood warnings are still active for parts of the River Parrett and River Isle, with low-lying roads and properties at risk. The Environment Agency has warned that water levels remain high, particularly around Lower Allerford and Higher Allerford.

Emergency crews have been working through the weekend to respond to incidents caused by the storm. On the A3088 Cartgate Link Road, two people were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after up to four trees fell during a serious collision. In Langport, crews have started clearing debris, with one road reopened after a tree was sawn up to allow traffic to pass.

Storm Bert brought heavy rain of up to 75 millimetres and winds gusting at around 60mph, causing widespread disruption across the county. While conditions are expected to improve later today, the Met Office has warned that further rain and strong winds could return by Tuesday night, potentially causing more problems for already saturated areas.