UK hit by severe flooding and travel disruption as Storm Chandra brings heavy rain and strong winds.
A red flood warning has been issued for the River Otter at Ottery St Mary in Devon following heavy rainfall brought about by Storm Chandra. Severe flooding is expected this morning, with flood water forecast to be deep and fast-flowing in areas such as Finnimore industrial estate, Thorne Farm Way estate, Luxtons Park, Otter Mill, and Tumbling Weir Way.
Emergency services and local authorities are working together to advise people in parts of the town under threat to evacuate their homes and move to safe locations. The Environment Agency has also issued a severe flood warning for the river, stating that it is forecast to be at its highest level on record.
Flood warnings have been issued across England, with nearly 200 alerts and almost 100 warnings in place. Heavy rain has fallen on already saturated ground, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel plans. The M48 Severn Crossing between England and Wales was closed due to strong winds, while high-sided vehicles were banned from the Humber Bridge.
Sections of roads in Dorset, Somerset, and east Devon have been closed due to flooding, including the A30 near Ottery St Mary, which is impassable due to standing water. Drivers are being warned not to attempt to drive through floodwater unless they are certain it's safe to do so.
National Highways has advised drivers to plan ahead and consider alternative routes, as conditions remain hazardous on many roads. Rail operators have also issued warnings about poor weather affecting services in south-west England until the end of the day.
The Met Office has forecasted severe gales in parts of Northern Ireland, with gusts of up to 75mph expected. Snow is also predicted for higher ground in some areas, causing blizzard-like conditions.
A red flood warning has been issued for the River Otter at Ottery St Mary in Devon following heavy rainfall brought about by Storm Chandra. Severe flooding is expected this morning, with flood water forecast to be deep and fast-flowing in areas such as Finnimore industrial estate, Thorne Farm Way estate, Luxtons Park, Otter Mill, and Tumbling Weir Way.
Emergency services and local authorities are working together to advise people in parts of the town under threat to evacuate their homes and move to safe locations. The Environment Agency has also issued a severe flood warning for the river, stating that it is forecast to be at its highest level on record.
Flood warnings have been issued across England, with nearly 200 alerts and almost 100 warnings in place. Heavy rain has fallen on already saturated ground, causing widespread disruption to roads and travel plans. The M48 Severn Crossing between England and Wales was closed due to strong winds, while high-sided vehicles were banned from the Humber Bridge.
Sections of roads in Dorset, Somerset, and east Devon have been closed due to flooding, including the A30 near Ottery St Mary, which is impassable due to standing water. Drivers are being warned not to attempt to drive through floodwater unless they are certain it's safe to do so.
National Highways has advised drivers to plan ahead and consider alternative routes, as conditions remain hazardous on many roads. Rail operators have also issued warnings about poor weather affecting services in south-west England until the end of the day.
The Met Office has forecasted severe gales in parts of Northern Ireland, with gusts of up to 75mph expected. Snow is also predicted for higher ground in some areas, causing blizzard-like conditions.
flood warnings are popping up everywhere and people are being told to evacuate their homes it's so sad to hear about the disruption to travel plans too, i mean who hasn't been stuck in traffic or had their flight canceled already? 
️ anyway, at least emergency services and local authorities are working together to keep everyone safe 
but seriously, 200 flood warnings across england is crazy what's going on with the weather these days? 
Storm Chandra is like that one friend who always shows up uninvited and makes a mess... I mean, seriously, can't we get a break from the rain and wind already? 
It's not like it's going to kill us, but still... why do we have to deal with all this disruption on our daily lives? Like, I get it, nature's gonna be nature, but can't we just get some warning signs or something instead of just "oh, sorry mate, you're getting flooded"? 
And what's up with the Environment Agency not being more proactive in issuing these warnings like years ago? We know this is coming when there's heavy rain, so why all the fuss now? 
! flooding all over the place and people are getting super worried. like, I get it, severe flood warnings everywhere and emergency services on high alert... but can't we just have one hour of sunshine without anything crazy happening? 
and i'm not even kidding when i say that if i had to drive through standing water today... umm no. just no. better safe than sorry, right?
Storm Chandra is just brutal! I mean, who needs that much rain and wind? The flooding is so bad, it's like a scene from a movie 
. And to make matters worse, people are stuck without power or access to their homes 
. Emergency services are doing their best to help, but it's just a lot to handle.
. It's so frustrating when your daily plans get ruined because of bad weather 
. I hope they can get back on track soon, though 
Can't even drive through some of them without risking getting swept away 
. Let's just hope everyone stays safe until the storm passes 
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! I'm no fan of driving through flooded areas at all - it's just not worth the risk 
. National Highways needs to do better than advising people to 'plan ahead'... like, get them actual alternative routes already! 
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and now this news 
can you even imagine wading through floodwater like in a movie or something? 
, i can imagine the River Otter is like a raging beast 
right now! 200 flood alerts and 100 warnings? that's crazy! 
... i mean, how hard is it to check the weather forecast? 
anyway, hope everyone stays safe 
. I've heard that some parts of the M48 Severn Crossing got closed due to those crazy gusts, can you imagine having to drive through all that wind and rain? 
snow in northern ireland too? blizzard conditions?! this weather is just wild 
. Let's just hope the rain lets up soon and the sun comes out! 
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. Anyway, let's all just send some positive vibes to those affected by the storm 
, and hope the weather improves soon 
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It's like, we've got warning systems in place for a reason! Anyway, I'm all about planning ahead and being prepared, so I'd advise everyone to check their flood risk and have an evacuation plan in place. Like, what if you're stuck at home with no power or water? Have a backup plan, people! 