Dorchester fire crews have been mobilised twice this morning (Monday) to cars stuck in flood water.

If you are travelling through areas affected by flooding, drivers are adhere to the following advice:

Don't drive through standing water – as well as the water damaging your car, there may be hazards under the water you can't see, or it may be a lot deeper than you realise.

If you see a sign to say that the road is closed due to flooding, remember the sign is there for a reason. Don't try to drive through or you might get stuck.

If you are driving a larger vehicle, do not go through flood water at speed as this creates a 'bow wave' that can then cause flooding to adjacent properties.

If you do break down in flooding, firefighters can only rescue you and anyone else in the vehicle. It is your responsibility to get the vehicle recovered.

When driving, if heavy rain is making visibility difficult, pull over if possible.

Remember that roads will be slippery during wet conditions.

Don't try and walk through floodwater that is above knee level, as the force of the water could easily knock you off your feet. There is also a danger of open manholes, trenches or other hazards that you can't see.