Nearly 150 flood alerts in place across England in aftermath of Storm Chandra

Met Office issues yellow rain alerts in south-west, with 66 flood warnings – indicating expected flooding – in force

Nearly 150 flood alerts remain in place across England as communities continue grappling with the aftermath of Storm Chandra.

A yellow rain alert spanning from noon to midnight on Thursday has been issued for parts of south-west England, with the Met Office warning that more flooding could hit roads, homes and businesses.