Insured losses from Storm Bert in Britain will reach between 250 million and 350 million pounds ($442 million), largely linked to claims from the flooding of residential homes, PwC estimated on Wednesday.

Flood warnings are still in place across England and Wales following Storm Bert - as fresh weather warnings were issued with more heavy rain forecast. A severe "danger to life" flood warning remains for the River Nene in Northamptonshire after a caravan park was submerged for the third time this year.

More flooding is “likely” this week after Storm Bert brought torrential rain over the weekend, the Environment Secretary said. Steve Reed said its impacts “should be less severe” than they were on Sunday and Monday morning.

Insured losses from Storm Bert in Britain will reach between 250 million and 350 million pounds ($442 million), largely linked to claims from the flooding of residential homes, PwC estimated on Wednesday.

More rain is due to fall on Tuesday and Wednesday in southern England and south Wales, where flooding and high winds from Storm Bert have caused major disruption to homes, roads and rail networks.

The UK has been battered by Storm Bert and more flooding is likely over the next few days, according to the environment secretary. Steve Reed chaired a meeting with the Environment Agency today to discuss plans to protect communities from further flood damage.