Bad weather, flooding and travel disruption continues

Severe flooding in the southeast caused rivers to overflow, turning fields into lakes and roads into torrents. Travel was heavily disrupted, with rail networks at a standstill and roads blocked. The Environment Agency issued numerous flood warnings, and many properties were flooded. Rescue operations were conducted, including evacuating hotel guests by boat. A meteorologist explained the rapid rise in water levels due to excessive rainfall. Power outages affected thousands of homes, with uncertain restoration times, impacting Christmas plans.

What were the conditions like for travelers on Christmas Eve in the southeast?

How many flood warnings were reported by the Environment Agency across England and Wales?

What advice was given to people traveling during the flooding?

What caused the rapid rise in water levels over the last 10 days?

What is one of the top wishes for families during the Christmas period mentioned in the text?