People rescued from floodwater as danger to life warnings issued in Dorset and Devon
People rescued from floodwater as Storm Chandra hits
People have ben rescued from vehicles stuck in floodwater as Storm Chandra continues to bring heavy rain and strong winds.
Two danger to life weather warnings have been issued as severe rain, snow and winds sweep through the UK.
Flood water is expected to be deep and fast flowing near the Upper Frome catchment area in Dorchester, while the River Otter in Devon has reached its highest recorded level.
Firefighters in Devon and Somerset rescued people from 25 vehicles in floodwater this morning.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have confirmed there were no casualties.
Axminster Fire Station posted images and videos of multiple vehicles in floodwater on Facebook.
A severe flood warning for the lower River Otter was in place this morning but has now been removed by the Environment Agency.
There are still several other alerts in place and emergency services are continuing to urge people not to travel.
In Devon there were 47 schools closed, and a number of roads closed due to flooding which included the A30 in Devon between the B3174/B3180 junctions near Ottery St Mary and the B3184 for Exeter Airport.
Workers at Dart's farm in Topsham had to travel to work today via canoe due to the flooding.
In Dorset a severe flood warning for danger to life was issued this afternoon and remains in place affecting the Upper Frome at Dorchester in Dorset .
Low-lying land and roads are expected to be worst affected, with river levels still rising.
Dorchester Fire Station say they are extremely busy dealing with rescues from water and are asking people not to drive through floodwater.
Dorset Council also say there are delays to bin collections in some areas due to flooding.
The A35 in Dorset is closed in both directions between the A352 Max Gate junction and the B3150 Stinsford roundabout near Dorchester.