The Met Office and Environment Agency have issued flood warnings across Hampshire – including in and around Portsmouth – as heavy downpours are set to bring up to 60mm of rain across parts of Southern England from Wednesday evening (November 1) to Thursday evening (November 2). Strong and potentially dangerous winds are also expected across the region.
Flooding has already affected large parts of the country following heavy rainfall at the weekend. Here are 18 pictures showing flooded areas in and around Portsmouth:
. Flooding in Portsmouth
Flooding in Portsmouth on Monday, October 30 2023 Pictured: A man rides his bike by the flooded Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding at Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding in Eastern Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding at Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding in Eastney Road, Portsmouth. A lane was closed due to the surface water. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
. Flooding in the Portsmouth area
Swans enjoying the floodwaters on Wallington Shore Road, Fareham this morning. Photo: Kate Dickens
1. Flooding in Portsmouth
Flooding in Portsmouth on Monday, October 30 2023 Pictured: A man rides his bike by the flooded Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
2. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding at Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
3. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding in Eastern Road, Portsmouth. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
4. Flooding in Portsmouth
Pictured: Flooding at Canoe Lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman