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Storm Chandra shuts schools and causes flooding in the West
Storm Chandra caused widespread flooding, power outages, and travel disruptions affecting thousands across UK and Ireland, with up to 80mm of rain and gusts reaching 80mph, officials said.
- Storm Chandra is forecasted to bring 30mm to 50mm of rain, with higher areas possibly receiving up to 80mm, according to the Met Office.
- Significant surface water flooding is deemed "probable" in the South West, as stated by Chris Wilding of the Environment Agency.
- The UK Met Office issued an Amber wind warning for counties Antrim, Derry, and Down, while the rest of Northern Ireland is under a Yellow warning.
- Rob Richards of Devon County Council remarked that the whole of the South Coast has faced significant damage and assessments are ongoing.
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Storm Chandra wreaks HAVOC across UK and Ireland as severe...
A major incident has been declared after swathes of the West Country were left flooded. Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to large parts of the country, with powerful gusts of up to 80mph recorded in Northern Ireland. As of Tuesday evening, 95 flood warnings - for expected flooding - and 257 flood alerts - for possible flooding - were in force across England. Three flood warnings and 17 flood alerts were in place across Wales…
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