Storm Ashley latest: Flights cancelled and River Severn bursts banks as UK on high alert over flood warnings

Injuries and danger to life are likely during the 80mph winds and rain hitting parts of the UK in the first named storm of the season , the Met Office has warned.

Dozens of flights have been cancelled at Belfast City Airport and Dublin Airport due to the storm. Several flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen have also been cancelled.

Floodwaters have also submerged the town of Worcester in Worcestershire after the River Severn burst its banks.

The Met Office has issued two amber weather warnings for wind covering western Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland, as well as a less severe yellow warning covering the entirety of Scotland and Northern Ireland, and parts of north-west England and Wales.

According to the Environment Agency’s website, there are 39 active flood warnings , which points to expected flooding, and 97 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible.

Forecasters said to brace for power cuts , damage to buildings and disruption for people travelling by road, rail, air and ferry, including road and bridge closures.