Summary
A severe "danger to life" flood warning was issued for areas in Hampshire and Dorset after heavy rainfall from Storm Chandra. Residents near the River Stour were evacuated, and emergency services are assisting those affected as more rain is expected. Officials say the flooding is due to swollen rivers and high rainfall, not because of blocked drains.
Key Facts
- A "danger to life" flood warning is active in Hampshire and Dorset.
- Residents at Iford Bridge Home Park near Christchurch were evacuated.
- Over 50mm of rain fell in Dorset, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight on Tuesday.
- Dorset experienced three times its usual monthly rainfall.
- Another rain warning is in effect for Dorset and part of Hampshire.
- Dorset Council worked through the night to clear debris and handle high-risk areas.
- A driver died in the New Forest when a lorry went off the road into a river.
- The Environment Agency says flooding is from swollen rivers and heavy rainfall, not blocked drains.
