Flood alerts were in place on rivers across Somerset on New Year's Day after a night of heavy rain.

They included the West Somerset Streams waterways on Exmoor and the coast around Minehead and Watchet, large areas of the Somerset Levels, and the Exe, Clyst and Culm in Devon.

The Environment Agency said flooding was possible in the areas covered by the warnings and advised people to monitor local water levels and weather.

A spokesperson said: "Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.

The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action."

The Met Office is forecasting drier weather through Sunday for West Somerset, with some blustery showers and longer spells of rain overnight.

The forecast for the South West says Monday will start with clear spells and patchy frost with the temperature dropping to minus 2C in some areas.

Monday is expected to be dry and chilly, with the weather turning wet and windy on Tuesday and Wednesday.