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Four Environment Agency flood warnings are in place on the Isle of Wight
Cars have been left deserted, roads closed and trains cancelled after heavy rainfall throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Thirty-seven Environment Agency flood warnings are in place in Hampshire, with an extra 4 on the island.
Problems had been exacerbated by saturated floor from rain and Storm Henk earlier within the week, the company stated.
The highest rainfall whole recorded on Thursday was 35.2mm within the village of Otterbourne in Hampshire.
And rainfall totals of between 20 and 30mm had been seen throughout a lot of southern England.
Hampshire County Council stated the A339 from Kingsclere to Basingstoke had been closed because of flooding.
A spokesperson stated: “Road situations stay difficult throughout many elements of the county because of floor water and likewise deposited silt and stones, with some highway closures remaining in place, significantly across the New Forest space.
“Drivers are reminded to take further care, particularly throughout darker hours.”
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Cars had been left stranded at Poles Lane, close to Otterbourne, on Friday morning
The county’s fireplace service stated it had responded to about 300 calls and warned drivers to discover a completely different route if they arrive throughout flood water.
“Our recommendation is do not drive by standing water, if rain is heavy making visibility troublesome gradual proper down and when you see an indication to say that the highway is closed because of flooding, please flip round and discover another route,” it stated.
“If your automobile turns into caught in floodwater and you might be trapped inside it, name the hearth service for help and calls can be prioritised the place there’s a threat to life.”
Eight automobiles had been left stranded in water on the M27 motorway close to Fareham on Thursday night.
BBC Weather Watcher Yen Milne stated the highway seemed “like a river”.
There was additionally disruption on the trains and South Western and Great Western Railways warned individuals to test timetables earlier than they travelled.
The White Swan in Mansbridge, Southampton has been compelled to shut after flooding
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Staff on the White Swan in Mansbridge shared footage of the closed pub on social media
The White Swan in Mansbridge, Southampton, was additionally flooded and compelled to shut.
Despite efforts to guard the pub, water nonetheless acquired in in a single day with employees sharing pictures of the injury on their Facebook web page.
In a press release, employees stated: “We are unable to contact any bookings as now we have misplaced our cellphone strains, web connection together with sizzling water. We apologise for any inconvenience precipitated.”
Eight automobiles had been left stranded in water on the M27 motorway close to Fareham
The Environment Agency stated though the rain has stopped for now the chance of flooding will stay excessive for just a few days.
It stated throughout England greater than 1,000 properties had been flooded.
Caroline Douglass, who oversees flood and coastal threat administration for the company, stated the nation continues to be coping with the aftermath of Storm Henk, in addition to heavy rains.
She stated: “We have woken as much as a really moist scenario throughout the nation.”
