Storm Chandra brings ‘danger to life’ flood warning in Devon

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Source: theguardian.com
Storm Chandra brings ‘danger to life’ flood warning in Devon

More than 100 flood warnings issued in England, with red warning in Ottery St Mary on the River Otter

A red flood warning – meaning danger to life – has been issued for a river in south-west England as Storm Chandra brought heavy rain and strong winds to many areas of the UK.

The Environment Agency (EA) said severe flooding was expected on Tuesday morning in Ottery St Mary, which sits on the River Otter, with the flood water expected to be deep and fast-flowing.

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