Commuters and holidaymakers are facing chaos during the Christmas getaway after heavy rain and flood waters led to major travel disruption across southern England.
The M23 has reopened after a river burst its banks flooding the motorway between junctions 10 and 11 but many roads remain closed due to flooding.
It comes as National Rail urges people not to travel by train between London and Brighton after flooding closed a major route in West Sussex.
Severe Met Office weather warnings for heavy rain indicate that water on roads will continue to cause delays into the weekend.
