Major incident declared after flooding as rain and wind continues to batter UK

Wind and rain are continuing to batter parts of the UK (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

A major incident has been declared in Somerset after overnight flooding as rain and wind continue to batter parts of the UK.

Residents in the worst affected areas of Somerset have been evacuated from their homes, with more than 30 flood warnings in effect across England as the UK recovers from Storm Eowyn.