The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across the UK, highlighting heavy rainfall in southern England and snow and ice alerts in parts of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

The M5 motorway in Gloucestershire is closed southbound from junction 11A for Gloucester to junction 12 for Quedgeley due to extensive flooding.

Contractors are currently on their way to address the flooding issue on the M5.

Flooding has also resulted in the closure of railway lines between Derby and Nottingham, affecting CrossCountry and East Midlands Railway services.

Merseyrail services are suspended in Chester due to flooding near Hooton, Cheshire, while Southeastern trains are disrupted by a fallen tree blocking routes from Ramsgate and Margate to London via Canterbury West.

Great Western Railway (GWR) reports delays on the line between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester due to heavy rain flooding the railway, with expected delays lasting until 9am.

Manchester Airport has reopened its runways after a temporary closure due to heavy snow but advises passengers to check with airlines for potential delays.

Several A-roads in England are closed due to adverse weather conditions, including the A66 in Cumbria and the A1 in Lincolnshire, both affected by flooding and snow.

Additionally, the A38 in Derbyshire and the A46 in Warwickshire have been closed due to accidents caused by the severe weather.