Two football matches postponed and dozens at risk as Storm Chandra brings 'danger to life' warning

Earlier that morning, Cheltenham Town's League Two meeting with Gillingham suffered the same fate following an inspection at 9:30am.

Match officials assessed the sodden surface at Cheltenham after torrential overnight rain and determined play was impossible.

The club indicated conditions showed no prospect of improvement, with further severe weather anticipated throughout the day.

Rescheduled dates for both fixtures will be announced in due course.

Numerous non-league fixtures scheduled for Tuesday evening have also fallen victim to the waterlogged conditions sweeping the nation.

National Rail issued a warning that "poor weather may affect South Western Railway services until the end of the day", causing issues for fans in the region to attend games.

Conditions are due to settle by midnight, meaning fixtures later this week are unlikely to be affected.

Beyond the football disruption, Storm Chandra has unleashed widespread destruction across Britain.

Over 300 flood alerts have been issued for England, Wales and Scotland, including one severe warning for the land at River Otter near Sidmouth.

York has also experienced severe flooding after the River Ouse broke through its banks, inundating parts of the city.

The Met Office took the unusual step of issuing a "danger to life" alert as gusts reached up to 75mph in certain areas.

Both amber and yellow weather warnings remain active across multiple regions, with heavy rainfall and snowfall battering northern parts of the country.

The south-east remains under a yellow warning, raising concerns that additional professional matches could be postponed as the storm persists.

Transport networks have also been thrown into disarray by the ferocious conditions.

Leeds Bradford Airport faced significant disruption on Tuesday, leaving many travellers stranded, while Belfast City Airport was forced to cancel flights entirely.

Ferry services have likewise been affected by the treacherous weather.

The storm's impact on education has been substantial, with more than 300 schools across Northern Ireland shutting their doors and a further seven in Herefordshire.

Motorists in Devon found themselves trapped after floodwaters engulfed roads, leaving vehicles stranded.

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