"A total of 47 schools in Devon have closed or partially closed due to adverse weather conditions, with Storm Chandra bringing flood and wind warnings. Several schools listed on the council website have cited transport issues, while others have stated they are opening later this morning for pupils due to poor conditions. Holly Evans27 January 2026 09:26 Vehicles drive through the rain on the M40 motorway near Warwick. (PA) Drivers have been urged to take caution when travelling (PA)"
"Rail travellers face problems in England, Wales and Scotland during the morning rush hour. The West Coast Main Line is closed between Wilmslow and Crewe in Cheshire due to a failure of the electricity supply and a tree blocking the rail, according to National Rail. Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Northern trains are affected. Several lines in southern England are blocked, including routes between: Romsey and Salisbury Weymouth and Dorchester Axminster and Honiton Exeter and Barnstaple/Okehampton"
Storm Chandra brought flood and wind warnings and caused widespread disruption across the UK. Forty-seven schools in Devon closed or partially closed, with many citing transport issues and some opening later than usual. Drivers were urged to take caution as heavy rain impacted roads such as the M40. Rail services suffered significant problems: the West Coast Main Line was closed between Wilmslow and Crewe after an electricity failure and a tree blocked the line, while multiple southern routes were blocked and speed restrictions were applied on several lines. Regional and local flights were also cancelled by multiple carriers.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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