Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Storm Chandra: UK Floods Continue
Storm Chandra brought a lot of rain and strong winds to the UK, causing floods and making it hard for people to travel.
Many places have flood warnings, and some people had to leave their homes.
The rivers are very full, and some schools and flights were canceled.
The weather is expected to get a bit better, but more rain is coming, which might cause more problems.
This storm came right after another one, Storm Ingrid, and it's the third big storm this month.
Authorities are watching the situation closely to keep everyone safe.
Hundreds of flood alerts and warnings remain active across the UK due to Storm Chandra.
Somerset declared a major incident as floodwater affected around 50 properties.
Residents at Iford Bridge Home Park in Dorset were told to evacuate as a precaution.
The River Otter reached its highest recorded level, described as a 'raging torrent'.
Travel disruptions, including school closures and flight cancellations, continue across the UK.
- Who
- Residents across the UK, especially in Somerset, Dorset, and Devon
- What
- Flooding and travel disruption due to Storm Chandra
- When
- Days after Storm Chandra, with ongoing disruption into Friday
- Where
- United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland
- Why
- Heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Chandra, following Storm Ingrid, have saturated the ground and overwhelmed drainage systems
- Storm Name
- Storm Chandra
- Flood Warnings
- Hundreds
- Affected Regions
- England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
- Major Incident
- Somerset
- River Levels
- River Otter at highest recorded level
- Expected Weather
- Drier spells on Wednesday, more rain on Thursday and Friday
- Potential Snow
- Higher ground in northern areas
- Previous Storms
- Storm Ingrid, third named storm this month