General

Storm Chandra has brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas in the UK. This is the third named storm of the year, leading to road closures and cancellations of trains, ferries, and flights. Schools in some regions of England and Northern Ireland were closed, and thousands of homes lost power due to winds reaching about 80 mph. Yellow warnings for wind, rain, and snow are in effect in parts of England, Scotland, and Wales, while an amber warning for wind is active in the north and east of Northern Ireland, including Belfast. This storm follows closely after Storm Ingrid, which caused significant damage and disruption over the weekend. National Rail has alerted passengers that travel across England, Scotland, and Wales may be affected by the bad weather until Friday. As of Tuesday evening, there were hundreds of flood warnings in place throughout the UK, with 95 specifically in England. In parts of south-west England, rain is hitting ground that is already soaked, increasing the risk of flooding. Firefighters in Devon and Somerset reported rescuing people from 25 vehicles trapped in floodwaters on Tuesday morning.