Shocking photos show a Southampton pub underwater after flash flooding led to mass disruption across the city. 

The White Swan in Mansbridge has been forced to close after flooding saw the ground floor fill with inches of water. 

The pub and carvery was shut yesterday morning due to flood warnings by the Environment Agency in the Mansbridge and Woodmill area around the River Itchen. 

Despite efforts to protect the pub, water still got in overnight with staff sharing photographs of the damage on their Facebook page.

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In a statement, staff said: "We are sorry to announce that even tho we tried our best to protect our pub, the business suffered quite badly in the flood overnight and we will remain closed.

"We are unable to contact any bookings as we have lost our phone lines, internet connection along with hot water. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

It is not known at this time when The White Swan will reopen. 

The Daily Echo has approached the pub's owners for more information.