Nearly 150 flood alerts in place across England in aftermath of Storm Chandra

"Nearly 150 flood alerts remain in place across England as communities continue grappling with the aftermath of Storm Chandra. A yellow rain alert spanning from noon to midnight on Thursday has been issued for parts of south-west England, with the Met Office warning that more flooding could hit roads, homes and businesses. The alert covers Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth, Somerset, Torbay and Wiltshire."

"A further yellow warning for rain spanning from 6am on Friday until 9am on Saturday has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The Met Office said the heavy rain could lead to power cuts, travel disruption and further flooding. Flood water in Burrowbridge, Somerset; a major incident has been declared in the county. Photograph: Zoe Head-Thomas/PA This comes as the Environment Agency said 147 properties were flooded in Somerset and Dorset as a result of the storm."

"A major incident has been declared in Somerset, with Bill Revans, the leader of the local council, saying teams had worked through the night and responded to many reports of roads which remain impassable. Our priority is to support our most vulnerable residents and to make sure people are aware that help is available, he said. A third yellow warning for rain spanning from midnight to 6pm on Friday has been issued for most of Northern Ireland."

Nearly 150 flood alerts remain in place across England following Storm Chandra. A yellow rain alert from noon to midnight on Thursday covers parts of south-west England including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth, Somerset, Torbay and Wiltshire. A further yellow warning runs 6am Friday to 9am Saturday for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. A third yellow warning covers most of Northern Ireland from midnight to 6pm on Friday. The Environment Agency reported 147 properties flooded in Somerset and Dorset. A major incident has been declared in Somerset, with teams working through the night to respond to impassable roads. Authorities warned of power cuts, travel disruption and ongoing high water levels, and advised evacuated residents to follow local response partners on when it is safe to return.

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