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Caravan park evacuated in Dorset due to Storm Chandra flooding

28.01.2026 15:33 1 min 1 source
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Caravan park evacuated in Dorset due to Storm Chandra flooding
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Storm Chandra has caused extensive flooding across the UK. Authorities evacuated 80 residents from a caravan park in Dorset under a severe danger-to-life warning and declared a major incident in Somerset, where around 50 properties were affected. Hundreds of flood warnings remain in place nationwide, with further rain expected.

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Caravan park evacuated in Dorset due to Storm Chandra flooding

28.01.2026 The Independent HR
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