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Environment Agency issues 226 flood alerts and 124 flood warnings, with severe warning in Leatherhead, Surrey
Firefighters rescue one adult and three children from car stuck in floodwater in Podimore, near Yeovil, Somerset
Two people have died in river incidents and thousands of people face travel chaos trying to make it home for Christmas as strong gales and torrential rain batter the UK
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning in the South West due to "extremely dangerous" conditions - the highest level of alert which warns there is "danger to life" - but the fatalities were in Cumbria and North Wales
There are 38 flood warnings and 184 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.
People travelling before Christmas face "quite severe" disruption - with one transport boss saying "it won't be an easy task"
Robin Gisby, managing director of operational services for Network Rail, said the next couple of days will be a challenge. "Our fundamental concern over the next 48 hours is to get everyone where they want to be for Christmas. It won't be an easy task given the forecast conditions and disruption is likely - but I want to be very clear that our priority is running as many trains as we can safely, rather than worrying about hitting the timetable bang on," he said
Airports are advising passengers to check with their airlines before travelling and to leave additional time for their journey to the airport
Hundreds of passengers are seen in the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport after a power failure which was causing disruption
Passengers wait underneath a blank departure board at Gatwick Airport as a power cut causes chaos with people battling to get home
People lie on the floor next to a Christmas tree in the North Terminal at Gatwick as the airport is hit by severe disruption
A police officer was trying his best to calm huge crowds of upset passengers at London Gatwick Airport who were facing a travel nightmare
Commuters look at the train timetable boards in London's Euston station
The bad weather has resulted in thousands of homes being left without power in Cornwall.The number of homes and businesses without power in Cornwall stood at 3,000, with a further 2,000 across the South West
In London, Royal Parks closed Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, St James's Park and Green Park early due to "the current severe weather conditions".
Office workers, in fancy dress celebrating Christmas, battle against the rain and gale force winds on Blackpool promenade on December 23, 2013 in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
Two people have died in river incidents and thousands of people face travel chaos trying to make it home for Christmas as strong gales and torrential rain batter the UK
The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning in the South West due to "extremely dangerous" conditions - the highest level of alert which warns there is "danger to life" - but the fatalities were in Cumbria and North Wales
There are 38 flood warnings and 184 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.
People travelling before Christmas face "quite severe" disruption - with one transport boss saying "it won't be an easy task"
Robin Gisby, managing director of operational services for Network Rail, said the next couple of days will be a challenge. "Our fundamental concern over the next 48 hours is to get everyone where they want to be for Christmas. It won't be an easy task given the forecast conditions and disruption is likely - but I want to be very clear that our priority is running as many trains as we can safely, rather than worrying about hitting the timetable bang on," he said
Airports are advising passengers to check with their airlines before travelling and to leave additional time for their journey to the airport
Passengers wait underneath a blank departure board at Gatwick Airport as a power cut causes chaos with people battling to get home
A police officer was trying his best to calm huge crowds of upset passengers at London Gatwick Airport who were facing a travel nightmare
Commuters look at the train timetable boards in London's Euston station
The bad weather has resulted in thousands of homes being left without power in Cornwall.The number of homes and businesses without power in Cornwall stood at 3,000, with a further 2,000 across the South West
In London, Royal Parks closed Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, St James's Park and Green Park early due to "the current severe weather conditions".
Office workers, in fancy dress celebrating Christmas, battle against the rain and gale force winds on Blackpool promenade on December 23, 2013 in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
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