Dozens of flood alerts across England remain in place as the nation struggles to recover from the devastating impact of Storm Chandra, which brought widespread flooding and disruption to many communities.
A total of 149 flood alerts, warning that flooding is possible, are still in force, with nearly all areas affected by the storm still bracing for further heavy rain. The Environment Agency has confirmed that 147 properties were flooded in Somerset and Dorset as a result of the storm, causing widespread disruption to roads, homes, and businesses.
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain alert spanning from noon to midnight on Thursday for parts of south-west England, warning that more flooding could hit roads, homes, and businesses. The alert covers several counties, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth, Somerset, Torbay, and Wiltshire.
Residents in these areas have been advised to be vigilant and take necessary precautions, with the Met Office predicting outbreaks of heavy rain that could lead to power cuts, travel disruption, and further flooding. A yellow warning for rain spanning from 6am on Friday until 9am on Saturday has also been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay.
The Environment Agency has warned that water levels remain high in some areas, with residents advised not to return to their homes until the situation is deemed safe. Meanwhile, the RNLI has issued a warning about the risk of waves up to 15ft high hitting exposed beaches and seafronts in Devon and Cornwall.
A major incident has been declared in Somerset, with local authorities working "through the night" to respond to reports of impassable roads. The leader of the local council said that his team's priority is to support vulnerable residents and make sure people are aware of help available.
As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Storm Chandra, concerns about further flooding and disruption remain high. With more heavy rain predicted for Friday, many are bracing themselves for a potentially long and difficult recovery process.
A total of 149 flood alerts, warning that flooding is possible, are still in force, with nearly all areas affected by the storm still bracing for further heavy rain. The Environment Agency has confirmed that 147 properties were flooded in Somerset and Dorset as a result of the storm, causing widespread disruption to roads, homes, and businesses.
The Met Office has issued a yellow rain alert spanning from noon to midnight on Thursday for parts of south-west England, warning that more flooding could hit roads, homes, and businesses. The alert covers several counties, including Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Plymouth, Somerset, Torbay, and Wiltshire.
Residents in these areas have been advised to be vigilant and take necessary precautions, with the Met Office predicting outbreaks of heavy rain that could lead to power cuts, travel disruption, and further flooding. A yellow warning for rain spanning from 6am on Friday until 9am on Saturday has also been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset, and Torbay.
The Environment Agency has warned that water levels remain high in some areas, with residents advised not to return to their homes until the situation is deemed safe. Meanwhile, the RNLI has issued a warning about the risk of waves up to 15ft high hitting exposed beaches and seafronts in Devon and Cornwall.
A major incident has been declared in Somerset, with local authorities working "through the night" to respond to reports of impassable roads. The leader of the local council said that his team's priority is to support vulnerable residents and make sure people are aware of help available.
As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of Storm Chandra, concerns about further flooding and disruption remain high. With more heavy rain predicted for Friday, many are bracing themselves for a potentially long and difficult recovery process.
. I mean, 149 flood alerts still in place? That's crazy! It feels like the storm just won't quit 
. The fact that nearly all areas affected are still bracing for more heavy rain is not good news. And with water levels remaining high in some areas, it's no wonder residents are being advised not to return home until it's safe 
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. I hope local authorities can get everything under control ASAP 
. The RNLI warning about those massive waves is also a serious concern - coastal communities need to be on high alert 
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! I mean, 149 flood alerts? That's insane. I'm not surprised though, it does sound like a proper beast of a storm. But what really gets me is that people are still having to deal with flooding and disruption after all these days. It's just so frustrating 
. And the fact that water levels are still high in some areas... I don't know how much more of this our emergency services can take 
. Can't we just get a decent spell of dry weather for once? 
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. I just hope all those affected get the support they need and can rebuild soon 
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I'm still getting used to living in an area that's prone to floods... it's so scary when the weather forecast looks bad. The government should really consider investing in better flood protection systems, like those in other countries. It's just not fair that our homes and businesses are put at risk every time a storm hits.
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Fingers crossed the roads get fixed and everyone's back to normal soon...ish
. 147 properties flooded in Somerset and Dorset? Like, how many homes are we talking about here? And what kind of infrastructure is there to deal with this kinda thing? It's not just the flooding that's a problem, it's also power cuts and travel disruption... like, can't they just get some sunshine for once 
? I hope everyone stays safe and gets back to normal soon 
... anyway, seriously though, 149 flood alerts in England? That's crazy! I feel bad for those who got hit hard by Storm Chandra. Somerset and Dorset took the biggest hit, like, 147 properties flooded? That's a lot of displacement and disruption 
. And now they're warning about more rain, power cuts, travel disruptions... it's like, when will it end?! 
. Somerset and Dorset got hit the hardest, poor guys. 147 properties flooded?! That's crazy 
. And it's not just homes, roads and businesses are affected too. Travel plans ruined, power cuts... ugh, what a nightmare 
. Fingers crossed the situation improves soon 
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so instead of just sitting around waiting for the floodwaters to recede, we should be thinkin' about what we can do to help our communities recover and rebuild 
we can't just keep movin' forward without thinkin' about the potential consequences... we gotta be vigilant, take necessary precautions, and support each other through tough times 
it's like the storm chandra just decided to be extra 
and now people have to live with this mess for who knows how long. and the rnli warning about waves hitting beaches 
... just great, more danger on top of flooding 
Storm Chandra was totally intense and I can imagine how scary it must've been to deal with the flooding 
. It's crazy that 149 flood alerts are still up in place - our drainage systems should be way more resilient by now 
. Anyway, it's good to see the local authorities taking care of things and supporting vulnerable residents 
. And don't even get me started on the Environment Agency saying people shouldn't return to their homes until it's safe... like they're just gonna magically fix everything overnight 
️. Newsflash: they won't. And what about all the power cuts and travel disruptions? Great, just what we need, more reasons to be stuck inside while the storm rages on 
anyway, I feel so bad for all those people who lost their homes and stuff 
hope they're getting some help and support from the authorities 
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Anyway back to Storm Chandra... I mean what's with all these flood alerts? It's like, we're already dealing with a lot in life, do we really need to worry about our basements too? 
but on a more positive note, at least everyone is coming together to support each other 
and i'm keeping my fingers crossed that the rain lets up soon 