Parts of the south remain underwater with blocked roads and travel services disrupted.

A severe flood warning has been issued for the Upper Frome at Dorchester - about 60 other flood warnings remain in place across the South.

Dorset Council has reminded people to only travel if necessary, external and has asked them to delay journeys to allow the flooding to go down.

The authority has also reiterated the message that motorists should not drive through any flood water.

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The Palm House Cafe in Weymouth has been forced to close its doors due to flooding.

In a post on its facebook page, the cafe said the damage was "fairly extensive but we are hoping for the best".

"Either way, there will be a massive clean up and drying up operation to make the internal and external spaces clean and safe," the cafe said.

It added that it was not sure at this stage how long it would remain closed for.

Image source, The Palm House Cafe

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire Rescue have certainly had a busy day.

The service says it has responded to more than a dozen vehicles stranded in flood water, external.

Among those rescued were five people from a vehicle stuck in water on Pitymoor Lane, Southwick at 08:17 GMT.

Another incident at 08:02 saw two drivers assisted from their stranded vehicles by a local farmer using a JCB on Poles Lane in Hurley.

Just a reminder that the fire service is urging motorists not to drive through flood water.

Image source, DWFRS

The flooding has also proved a challenge for wildlife - firefighters in Dorchester spotted a badger trying to cross a flooded road.

The fire crews were responding to reports of two vehicles stuck in the floodwater in the Cokers Frome area when they saw the swimming mammal.

Posting the picture on social media, they reassured followers that the badger had indeed made it safely to the other side.

Image source, The Royal Oak

Staff at the The Royal Oak pub in North Gorley near Fordingbridge have been cleaning up after floodwater entered the17th Century building.

They hope to have the pub open on Tuesday evening.

Adam Tatlock captured these aerial photos of the flooding around the Hampshire village of Lockerley, alongside the River Dun.

"Two stranded cars, flood water cut the village in two, resulting in the school being closed and villagers having to detour miles to get to the other side.

"The local farming community came to the rescue and recovered the cars from underneath the railway bridge. Water now receding, for now, ” he said.

Image source, Adam Tatlock

Image source, Adam Tatlock

Image source, Adam Tatlock

• Flooding can make roads extremely dangerous for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Conditions can change quickly, and floodwater may be deeper or faster-moving than it appears.
• Turn back - do not drive through floodwater. Find an alternative route.

• Obey signs – follow all road closures and warning signs
• Stay alert – floodwater can hide hazards and strong current
• In an emergency call 999. Use location apps to help emergency services pinpoint your position.

With water levels continuing to rise, Dorset Council has issued an update on how it was dealing with the effects of Storm Chandra.

"Last night’s deluge fell onto land that was already holding as much water as it could.

"Some parts of our drainage network simply aren’t designed to cope with that much water at once, but they usually recover quickly once the rain eases.

"Our crews are focused on the places where they can make the most difference - clearing drains, responding to reports from residents, and closing roads where needed to prevent people becoming trapped or pushing floodwater towards nearby properties.

Information on community sandbag stores is available on the council website, external.

Image source, Rainbow Watcher

Alexis Green
BBC South Today weather presenter

Southampton City Council has said two outbound lanes of Millbrook Road West have been closed to repair a utility cover.

It's set to cause delays for commuters leaving the city during the evening rush hour.

"While one lane will be open, we advise commuters to expect delays. Please plan your journey and leave additional time to reach your destination," the council said.

The places in Hampshire and Dorset with the highest recorded rainfall overnight.

To put that in context, the average rainfall for the whole of January is 84.4mm.

A New Forest weather watcher has taken a video about 100m down Ashurst Bridge Road, near Ashurst Bridge Motors, which Bartley Water has flooded.

He says it is the "worst I’ve seen it here".

Image source, New Forest Weather

A number of villages in the New Forest have been hit by flooding caused by Storm Chandra overnight.

Fire crews were deployed in Woodlands near Ashurst and Brockenhurst to flooded homes and trapped vehicles.

Image source, DWFRS

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning about flood waters around Dorset.

"Crews from across the service are extremely busy dealing with flooding and rescues from water.

"Please only travel if necessary and do not drive through flood water, it sometimes can be deeper than you think," it said.

Among the areas affected London Road between Greys Bridge and Stinsford Roundabout near Dorcester has been closed due to flooding.

Matthew Treacy
BBC South Today

I'm on a small residential road on the edge of the New Forest - the water is about a foot deeper, but was even deeper earlier this morning.

One householder told me he woke in the middle of the night and was "helpless" as the water came in to his home.

Local people tell me this road does flood but they have never seen it rise so quickly and extensively as it has done today.

Despite the difficulties people have been facing, there has been a sense of community spirit - people helping with sandbags and sharing pumps in front gardens. What people don't want is more rain.

Brockenhurst College announced it would shut early because of "localised flooding and ongoing public transport disruption" in the New Forest village.

The college said it was to ensure the safety of students and staff and to allow everyone to travel home in daylight as conditions continue to change.

Adult classes scheduled for Tuesday evening have also be cancelled.

Image source, Jaggery

The green space at Southampton Common is disappearing under flood water, as Jono Hewitt's pictures can testify.

Image source, Jono Hewitt

Image source, Jono Hewitt

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has issued a notice that Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve and Education Centre has been closed due to flooding.

"We are monitoring conditions closely and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so," it adds.

Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

BBC Weather Watcher Scottied captured the flooding impact in Stoborough End, leading to Wareham High Street in Dorset.

Image source, Scottied

The operator says trains have been running again through Sway after the line was submerged by flood water.

"But the knock-on impact of the earlier disruption means services will remain impacted this afternoon," it adds.

Lines are still blocked on the Salisbury to Eastleigh, via Romsey, and Eastleigh to Fareham, via Botley routes.

"We are keeping customers moving via diversions or alternative travel arrangements. Customers can also use their tickets tomorrow instead," SWR says.

"We continue to advise customers to check their journey before travelling."