A Hampshire village has endured months of flooding misery because of a blocked water pipe.

Residents of Crondall feared they would face a wet rather than a white Christmas as water spilled onto roads, pavements and properties.

The flooding under Pankridge Street, which was ongoing since September, created hazardous conditions for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, many of whom are elderly.

Crondall resident Luke Stewart, whose driveway and garden were submerged by the flooding, said: “This has been a nightmare. Our Christmas plans have been ruined by this mess. It’s infuriating that nobody is stepping up to sort it out.

“Hampshire County Council isn't responding to our complaints and Thames Water is making it worse by pumping more water into the pipe. How are we supposed to deal with this on our own?”

The blocked pipe transported water from a Thames Water sewage treatment plant, through Crondall and into the River Hart.

Hampshire County Council’s highways department was responsible for removing the blockage in the pipe but residents felt their complaints were being ignored.

Even when the pipe was blocked, Thames Water continued to pump water through it, which exacerbated the problem.

Hampshire County Council cleared the blockage on Wednesday, December 18 but residents are fearful the pipes will become blocked again and cause more flooding.

A spokesperson for the council said: “To clear this blockage we have arranged for high pressure jetting to take place on Pankridge Street, on Wednesday, December 18.”