Met Office issues rain weather warning

Cars drive through flood water on the Isle of Wight this January

Further heavy rain could lead to flooding and transport disruption across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, the Met Office has warned.

A yellow warning for heavy rain has been issued and is in place from 16:00 BST on Sunday until 09:00 on Monday.

Overnight downpours are expected to hit several regions across the South West, moving slowly east before rain gradually eases.

The Met Office said up to about 8cm (3in) of rain could fall widely.

Unsettled weather conditions have already caused disruption this week.

A fallen tree caused disruption blocking Vigo Lane in Yateley, while paths and pavements were submerged in Old Basing, Hampshire.

Dorset Police warned that water on the roads in Dorchester, caused by run-off from fields or blocked drains, could lead to cars hydroplaning.

The yellow weather warning kicks in on Sunday afternoon

The Met Office said the area covered by the warning was likely to see 20-30 mm of rain fall over 9 to 12 hours, though some places could see 50-80 mm.

Parts of south-west Oxfordshire could also be affected, with the possibility of power cuts, travel disruption and homes being flooded.