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Brace yourself as Storm Chandra barrels towards the UK, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain. The Met Office warns of significant disruptions ahead.
The latest deluge of rain in Devon and Cornwall comes as a clear-up continues after Storm Ingrid.
Cornwall is currently experiencing significant tidal flooding across multiple coastal and low-lying areas. Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service is working collaboratively with the Emergency Management Team, the Environment Agency, and Highways to respond to incidents, monitor conditions, and support communities affected by the severe weather.
The leader of Cornwall Council has slammed the way the Government helps unitary authorities such as Cornwall following a major event like Storm Goretti.
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'Forgotten' village in Cornwall with no means of communication 3 weeks after storm
One resident is battling a terminal illness, with no way to get help, while another was found face down on the floor after his medical alarm failed. "It's dire," they say.
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Cornwall resident shows reality of Storm Goretti as 123mph winds batter region
One Cornwall resident, who has lost power due to Storm Goretti, has shared their account of what it has been like to be caught up in the wild weather as winds of up to 123mph have been recorded
Storm Goretti flattened thousands of trees across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly when it hit south-west England on 8 January - leaving estates, gardens and conservation charities facing one of the biggest restoration challenges in decades. How does the region plan to recover and future‑proof its landscapes against stronger storms?
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Storm Ingrid to bring heavy rain and gales as Cornwall gets new weather warning
Storm Ingrid brings the threat of heavy rain, strong winds and further disruption to a region already saturated and storm‑weary.
The Prime Minister's Office has said "thoughts are with all those affected by Storm Goretti" in Cornwall. Number 10 issued a statement this evening after growing anger over the Government's "lack of response" to the struggles faced by the Duchy since the storm hit on Thursday evening, with tens of thousands of homes left without power and water.