Flooding continues to cause problems across the south

The flood warning for the River Thames between Newbridge and Kings Lock above Oxford is no longer is force, according to the Environment Agency.

Other places along the River Thames where flood warnings are no longer in force include:

• Pangbourne and Whitchurch
• Hurley and Harleyford
• Playhatch, Sonning and Sonning Eye area
• Dorchester
• Abingdon
• Wolvercote in Oxford
• Binsey, Osney and Osney Island areas in Oxford

Some flood warnings along the River Thames are no longer in force according to the Environment Agency.

There are now NO flood warnings at:

• River Thames in Pangbourne and Whitchurch
• River Thames in Hurley and Harleyford
• River Thames in Playhatch, Sonning and Sonning Eye area

As heavy rain fell overnight, the risk of more flooding across the region has increased.

The Met Office estimated up to 40mm of rain fell last night, with 37 flood warnings in place along the Rivers Thames and Kennet.

Disruption on roads is still ongoing for people and Dorset and Oxfordshire.

Some routes which have been underwater for days, like Botley Road in Oxford, have now reopened as clean up operations continued this weekend.

A Rottweiler dog has been rescued from mud at Langstone Harbour by the Hayling Island and Portsmouth Coastguard Rescue Teams. The eight-year-old dog, Buddy, had become stuck up to his chest in mud whilst enjoying an afternoon stroll with his owner.

Steve Duff, Portsmouth Coastguard Sector Manager says:

"If you’re out walking with your dog near cliffs or areas that you suspect might be dangerous, it’s advisable to keep your dog on a lead.

"However, if your pet takes an unexpected deviation and gets into difficulty at the coast, please do not attempt to rescue it yourself but call 999 immediately and ask for the Coastguard. We have specialised equipment to ensure that your dog can be rescued safely without endangering you.”

Further heavy rain is expected to bring more misery to areas that have already seen widespread flooding. There are 49 flood warnings in place in the South this afternoon. River levels have been rising steadily in counties including Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset following days of downpours.

Rivers including the Hampshire Avon through Wiltshire, Hampshire and Dorset and the Stour in Dorset showed little signs of receding. Communities along the River Thames throughout Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire have also been warned that they are at risk of flooding.

A man has been rescued from a car trapped on a flooded road in Oxfordshire. Fire crews were called to Great Brook, Chimney at 9:20pm last night.

Fire Engines from Bampton, Witney, Abingdon and the specialist rescue team from Kidlington attended, to find the car in several feet of water.

Firefighters, wearing dry suits and buoyancy aids negotiated deep floodwater by foot, locating the car and occupant over 100 meters into the flooded road. Crews used an inflatable rescue sled to access the car and take the driver to safety.

The car driver was assessed and treated for shock by the ambulance service.