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Clean-up under way after 'devastating' flood Dozens unable to return home after severe floods
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Somerset Council leader Bill Revans said the local authority was "still responding to the incident" Communities across Somerset have been affected by floodwater
A clean-up operation is under way in Somerset after severe flooding hit the county. Dozens of residents are not yet able to return home after a major incident was declared in Somerset due to severe flooding.
Somerset Council declared a major incident on Monday and more than 100 people were evacuated from their homes in Ilminster, Chard and South Petherton on as a precautionary measure. A clean-up is under way after the floods caused by Storm Herminia forced 100 people to be evacuated on Monday, in Ilminster, Chard and South Petherton, as a precaution.
A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in force across the region, external until 10:00 GMT.A Met Office yellow warning for rain is in force across the region, external until 10:00 GMT.
Among those affected was Chard bridal shop owner Jean Pas, who said she was "devastated" after flood water ruined 200 of her dresses. Among those affected in Chard was bridal shop owner Jean Pas, who said flood water ruined 200 of her dresses.
"This is the second time it's happened but it is worse this time than it was before," she said."This is the second time it's happened but it is worse this time than it was before," she said.
"There was mud everywhere. All of my stock is ruined.""There was mud everywhere. All of my stock is ruined."
Somerset Council opened two emergency rest centres, one in Ilminster and one in Chard.Somerset Council opened two emergency rest centres, one in Ilminster and one in Chard.
Ian Withers, from the Environment Agency, said his team "remains busy" The clean-up operation is under way after Storm Herminia floods left behind mud and debris
There are five flood warnings, external, meaning flooding is expected, in place for Somerset, 12 for Wiltshire, external, two for Gloucestershire , externaland two for Bristol, external, said the Environment Agency.There are five flood warnings, external, meaning flooding is expected, in place for Somerset, 12 for Wiltshire, external, two for Gloucestershire , externaland two for Bristol, external, said the Environment Agency.
Councillor Jason Baker said the Guildhall was overwhelmed with donations after it was opened as a place of refuge. Councillor Jason Baker said the Guildhall, Chard's town hall, was overwhelmed with donations after it was opened as a place of refuge.
"It was really nice to see the community pulling together for those who were really struggling," he said."It was really nice to see the community pulling together for those who were really struggling," he said.
Council leader Bill Revans said it was "still responding to the incident", and he was "mindful of further rain forecast over the next 24 hours".Council leader Bill Revans said it was "still responding to the incident", and he was "mindful of further rain forecast over the next 24 hours".
"Please look out for your neighbours, don't drive through floodwater, and always call 999 if you believe there is serious risk to life due to flooding," he said."Please look out for your neighbours, don't drive through floodwater, and always call 999 if you believe there is serious risk to life due to flooding," he said.
A multi-agency response will be maintained, external until further notice, the council said.A multi-agency response will be maintained, external until further notice, the council said.
Somerset Council declared a major incident on Monday and evacuated more than 100 people from their homesSomerset Council declared a major incident on Monday and evacuated more than 100 people from their homes
Ian Withers, from the Environment Agency, said there was "a huge amount of water" in the rivers and the systems.Ian Withers, from the Environment Agency, said there was "a huge amount of water" in the rivers and the systems.
"It's impossible to predict where intense showers fall," he said"It's impossible to predict where intense showers fall," he said
"So the message for us, our partners and communities is to think we could be the victims of this type of rain, and with climate change, that is more likely to happen, so we need to make our homes, businesses or travel plans more resilient."So the message for us, our partners and communities is to think we could be the victims of this type of rain, and with climate change, that is more likely to happen, so we need to make our homes, businesses or travel plans more resilient.
"We remain busy. This rain is continuing for most of today, but it is a little bit drier looking ahead.""We remain busy. This rain is continuing for most of today, but it is a little bit drier looking ahead."
Freezing temperatures are forecast for Tuesday and further rain is forecast for Wednesday, according to the Met Office.Freezing temperatures are forecast for Tuesday and further rain is forecast for Wednesday, according to the Met Office.
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