What damage did Storm Chandra cause to Billy Vernon's home in Axminster?

Storm Chandra's floodwaters destroyed all downstairs furniture, sentimental items like Christmas presents and baby pictures, and claimed five chickens and four ducks at Billy Vernon's rented property in Axminster.

When is more heavy rain expected in Devon and Cornwall following Storm Chandra?

The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain in Devon and Cornwall from Thursday afternoon through Saturday, with significant rainfall and strong winds predicted.

What are the wider impacts of Storm Chandra in the UK?

Storm Chandra caused significant flooding in Axminster, leading to rail disruption in Devon and the evacuation of a caravan park in Dorset due to severe flood warnings.

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Storm Chandra Floods Destroy Home, Father Fears Repeat Deluge

29 Jan

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Summary

A father lost all downstairs furniture, heirlooms, and pets to floodwaters.
Torrential rain is forecast to hit the area again with new warnings issued.
Christmas presents and baby pictures were among the destroyed sentimental items.

Storm Chandra Floods Destroy Home, Father Fears Repeat Deluge

A heartbroken father faces the potential for renewed flooding in Axminster, Devon, after his rented home was devastated by Storm Chandra.

Billy Vernon, 39, lost all downstairs furniture, cherished possessions, and five chickens and four ducks when waist-high water inundated his four-bedroom property. He fears a repeat as the Met Office has issued yellow warnings for heavy rain from this afternoon, with up to 25mm (1in) expected in Devon and Cornwall by midnight.

Further downpours are predicted for tomorrow and Saturday, with another 30mm (1.2in) expected along with strong winds. Mr. Vernon described the destruction of his children's Christmas presents and his late mother's pictures as the hardest part. The family, including his two sons, is sheltering upstairs with essential items.