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Train services in Devon and Cornwall have been cancelled while ferries are also delayed or cancelled in Scotland

Cornwall in south-west England and County Down in Northern Ireland both experienced their wettest January on record.

A yellow rain alert has been issued for Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset for Monday and into Tuesday, which will affect previously sodden ground.

As rivers swell and homes are cut off, scientists say UK winter rainfall is already 20 years ahead of predictions

Met Office issues yellow rain alerts in south-west, with 66 flood warnings – indicating expected flooding – in force

A yellow rain alert has been issued for Devon and Cornwall on Friday in areas already saturated by heavy rain.

Forecasters had warned that flooding and travel disruption were likely with significant snow across higher ground

The M48 Severn Bridge and the Humber Bridge were disrupted by high winds

Forecasters say flooding and travel disruption are likely in some places.

Storm Chandra is set to bring disruptive weather across the UK from late Monday into Tuesday, with heavy rain, strong winds and snow triggering multiple Met Office warnings. Flooding is likely in parts of southern England, while northern England and Scotland face hill snow and travel disruption. Households are urged…