Storm Angus: floods hit south-west England – with more rain to come

Concerns raised that not enough is being spent on flood defences as deluge affects homes and businesses

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Thousands of householders, business people and travellers suffered disruption after almost a month's worth of rain fell within hours, raising fresh concerns that not enough was being spent on flood defences and prevention measures.

Homes and businesses were flooded across a swath of south-west England, schools were shut, dozens of roads closed and major rail lines blocked. By Monday evening rail travellers were being told not to try to travel to the West Country.