Severe Flooding Leads to School Closures in Oxfordshire

Severe flooding caused by Storm Bert has led to widespread school closures and transport disruptions across counties in the UK. In Wiltshire, multiple schools including Westwood with Iford School and Chippenham Campus of Wiltshire College have closed due to impassable roads. Oxfordshire has also been heavily affected, with 20 flood warnings issued and numerous schools in Banbury, East Hanney, and Abingdon shutting down due to rising water levels. Great Western Railway has suspended services on all major routes, advising passengers not to travel. Councillor Liam Walker remarked that the storm has severely impacted many areas, with previously dry roads now submerged. The situation remains fluid, with authorities working to provide resources like sandbags to affected residents.