Flights Diverted, Bridges Shut as High Winds Batter Britain

Storm Katie has seen gusts of up to 105mph battering England and Wales, with several flights diverted from airports and major bridges shut. 
More than 20 Gatwick-bound flights had to be diverted to other airports, while Heathrow has reported cancellations, according to the (BBC). 
The Met Office issued an amber warning for winds for London and south-east England, with a yellow alert for the east and south west, and south Wales. 
At least 2,000 homes are without power and 23 flood warnings are in place. 
The Environment Agency has issued 23 flood warnings and 122 alerts in response to what is said were "rapidly rising" river levels in the wake of the storm. 
The Met Office's amber warning for the south east of England said that very strong southerly winds will develop across southern England from the early hours of Monday, eventually veering westerly before clearing by late morning. 
Winds and heavy rain started on Sunday night, with many people finding storm damage to trees, properties and building sites after they woke on Monday.

Source: QNA