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Drone photos show impact of Storm Chandra flooding

Sophie CridlandSouth of England
News imageEric Bird Vehicles on a road that is flood due to storm Chandra and the heavy rain last week. Eric Bird
The drone footage shows queues of traffic on one of the only roads in and out of Charminster

Drone images have shown widespread flooding in a Dorset village following Storm Chandra.

The pictures, taken by Eric Bird, reveal homes still surrounded by water in Charminster, near Dorchester, after the River Cerne burst its banks.

Residents say it is the worst flooding they have seen in the village.

A meeting is being held later to discuss how the community can better prepare for further severe weather, with Charminster Parish Council confirming it is developing an official emergency plan.

News imageEric Bird A large pool of water that has overflowed from the River Cerne.Eric Bird
The River Cerne burst it banks and resulted in gardens being flooded
News imageEric Bird Traffic building up on a road following Storm ChandraEric Bird
Surrounding fields were also flooded
News imageEric Bird A flooded back garden filled with waterEric Bird
Gardens filled with water during the severe rain warning
News imageEric Bird A white car, a silver car and a blue van driving in flood water. Eric Bird
A car is seen here apparently stranded in the floodwater
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