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Icy Roads Threaten UK After Storm Chandra Drenches Nation
1 Feb
Summary
- Yellow ice alert issued for parts of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
- Significant flooding persists with 58 flood warnings in effect in England.
- Record January rainfall occurred across the UK during Storm Chandra.
A yellow ice alert is in effect for the south-west of England, parts of Hampshire, Wales, and Northern Ireland from Sunday night into Monday morning. This warning follows recent heavy rainfall from Storm Chandra, with temperatures expected to fall near or below freezing, creating potential for icy patches on untreated surfaces. Drivers should exercise caution.
Flooding remains a significant concern, with 58 flood warnings active in England, primarily affecting Somerset, Dorset, and Wiltshire. In Wales, two flood alerts are in place, and Scotland has three flood warnings. A major incident was declared in Somerset due to 50 properties being flooded earlier this week.
Storm Chandra delivered record-breaking rainfall levels to the UK, triggering multiple severe weather warnings for rain, snow, and high winds. Some locations provisionally set new January daily rainfall records, with one area in Northern Ireland recording over 100mm of rain. Firefighters in Devon reported rescuing people from flooded vehicles.
