The Environment Agency is urging vigilance amid flood risks in Somerset and Dorset following Storm Chandra. A Met Office yellow rain warning remains in place for southwest England, with further flooding impacts expected. A major incident was declared in Somerset as agencies coordinate flood response efforts. Teams are deploying pumps to remove floodwater and monitor river levels, while a severe flood warning persists for the Lower Stour at Iford Bridge. Over 63 properties have been flooded, and nearly 10,900 protected through agency actions. The government has allocated £10.5 billion to protect 900,000 properties by 2036. Residents are advised to sign up for flood warnings and avoid driving through floodwater. Emergency services continue round-the-clock operations to mitigate risks.
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