Storm Chandra triggers 'major incident' after heavy flooding

Somerset Council declared a 'major incident' after extensive overnight flooding, and the Met Office has issued yellow ice warnings for much of the UK and a rain warning for the South West.

Somerset Council has declared a "major incident" following extensive overnight flooding on the Somerset Levels and Moors. Officials reported the flood risk remains high as rainwater moves through the system. Storm Chandra also brought disruption across parts of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for ice on Wednesday and a yellow rain warning for the South West on Thursday. Known impacts: - Somerset Council declared a "major incident" and reported extensive overnight flooding, with flood risk on the Somerset Levels and Moors remaining high. - Domestic flights were cancelled at multiple UK airports on Tuesday, affecting routes serving a number of cities. - The Met Office issued yellow ice warnings covering much of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and southern and central Scotland for Wednesday morning, and a yellow rain warning for South West England on Thursday; further rain was reported as potentially bringing more flooding and transport disruption. Summary: Officials report ongoing flooding in Somerset and wider weather-related disruption linked to Storm Chandra. The Met Office's warnings cover ice on Wednesday and further rain in the South West on Thursday, with authorities reporting that additional rain could cause more flooding and travel disruption. Undetermined at this time.