Storm Dennis: second body pulled from the sea near Kent – live updates
Follow the day’s developments as high winds, heavy rain and flooding expected to bring havoc in UK
Det Supt Ben Deer of Devon & Cornwall police has tweeted that the River Teign in Devon has burst its banks alongside the A38 and B3344 near Chudleigh and may flood the road.
Just had an update that river reign has burst its banks alongside the A38 and may flood the road. Please seriously consider your journey and only travel if absolutely necessary. @BBCSpotlight @DC_Police
The Environment Agency has warned drivers that a mere 30cm of water could put them in danger:
We’ve installed 340m of temporary #flood barrier at #Leatherhead to help protect 28 properties. Stay away from swollen rivers and don’t drive through flood water, just 30cm of water can be enough to move a car #PrepareActSurvive
Check your flood risk at https://t.co/64gyL62UXF pic.twitter.com/eFoOR9f6Pw
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