Devon battles with the floods after heavy rainfall

Heavy rain and flooding overnight in Devon has cut off some villages, closed roads and disrupted rail services. And things are set to get worse with further rain and wind forecast. 

East Devon has been worst hit. Drivers commuting to Exeter from Exmouth continue to face long delays, and drivers are experiencing severe problems with surface water. If your journey is not essential, please avoid using your car until the situation eases up.

Currently Sidford Primary School, Sidmouth Primary School and Hemeock are closed due to difficulty in getting staff in and Devon County Council has said that the rain has caused two landslips on the B3192 in Teignmouth.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews have been pumping flooded homes.

The Environment Agency has 35 flood warnings and 54 alerts in place.

The villages of Yealmpton and Tamerton Foliot have been described by residents as "impassable".

The situation should brighten up at around lunchtime, with brighter conditions spreading from the West, however the forecast for tomorrow is for severe gales in exposed places and outbreaks of rain, heaviest and most frequent in the west, where there could be some torrential downpours, especially later in the day.

BBC Travel News has reported several road closures, visit http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/devon for up to date information.