4 h. ago Storm Chandra batters Britain: Torrential rain brings widespread flooding as dozens are rescued from their vehicles and homes

Storm Chandra brought major flooding to Britain today after torrential downpours, heavy snow and strong winds saw roads shut, schools closed and trains suspended.

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4 h. ago Storm Chandra latest: Dozens of flights cancelled and thousands without power as UK hit by ‘horrendous’ flooding

Around 400 schools are closed across the UK while the Severn Bridge between England and Wales has also been shut to traffic

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6 h. ago Storm Chandra latest: Dozens rescued from vehicles after flooding triggers ‘danger to life’ warning

Around 400 schools are closed across the UK while the Severn Bridge between England and Wales has also been shut to traffic

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12 h. ago Storm Chandra flooding map shows dozens of areas where there is 'danger to life'

Storm Chandra is today expected to cause flooding across the UK, particularly in Dorset and Devon, because heavy rain will sweep northeastwards across the country

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4 d. ago Scotland Weather: Three people rescued from vehicles as Scotland battles heavy rain and flood warnings

Heavy rain is due to continue over coming days

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4 d. ago Three people rescued from vehicles as heavy rain causes floods

Met Office weather warnings for rain remain in place in parts of Scotland.

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