Flooding is causing difficulties for thousands of people in southern England after stormy weather lashed the UK.

Three severe flood warnings are in place in Surrey and Dorset, and residents needed to be rescued from their homes overnight.

Meanwhile, thousands of properties, mostly in southern England, are facing Christmas morning without electricity.

Rising floodwater from the River Mole has affected residents in Surrey

Flooding at a Gatwick Airport power station saw Tuesday flights cancelled and anger among stranded passengers.

The River Mole in Surrey has burst its banks in several areas.

An Environment Agency severe flood warning - which means a danger to life - was issued for the Mole at Leatherhead, with already high levels of water expected to peak around midnight.

(Source: BBC)