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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harriette Boucher

Britons hit by record January rainfall as Storm Chandra causes travel chaos and flooding

Storm Chandra has brought widespread disruption across the UK with many roads flooded, hundreds of school closures and dozens of flights cancelled – as parts of the country brace for icy weather on Wednesday morning.

The storm has broken January daily rainfall records, with drivers being urged to check for road closures and avoid travelling on flooded roads. 

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