Roads in Kent have been left underwater this morning after heavy overnight rain battered the county.
Images show Kings Road in Herne Bay submerged, with vehicles navigating through several inches of standing water.
A white BMW, a van, and other cars can be seen splashing through the flooded street, as the area struggles to drain the downpour.
Drivers are also facing significant surface water on Stodmarsh Road near Canterbury, where cars are being seen carefully navigating through deep floodwater
The flooding follows a night of intense rainfall across the county, which led to widespread surface water and hazardous driving conditions.
While conditions brightened during the day yesterday, the Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning for heavy rain across much of the country today, with Kent included in the alert zone.
The warning stretches across the eastern side of England and much of Scotland, with forecasters predicting downpours and thunderstorms that may cause further flooding and travel disruption.
In Kent specifically, there is a risk of thunderstorms between 11am and 9pm today.
Originally set to begin later in the day, the warning was extended on Sunday to start as early as 3am.
“Heavy showers and thunderstorms may lead to flooding and disruption,” the Met Office said.
“Motorists should expect heavy spray and sudden flooding that could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures.”
There is also a small chance that homes and businesses could be flooded quickly, with the potential for damage caused by floodwater or lightning strikes.
Public transport could also be affected, with warnings of delays to train and bus services and possible power outages.
The Met Office has urged residents to avoid driving through floodwater and to prepare for possible disruptions by securing garden items and stocking up on essentials like batteries and charging packs.
Some parts of the country could see 3-5cm of rain falling within just a few hours.
Meanwhile, Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council leader Matt Boughton reported further issues elsewhere in the county.
He said: “Tonbridge Road, Snoll Hatch Road and the entrance to The Freehold in East Peckham are currently flooded.
“Please take care before you travel, and be aware of localised flooding.
“The amount of rainfall in such a short space of time is causing issues, especially for low-lying communities.
“I am working with local Kent County Councillors to ensure water is cleared from roads and footpaths as quickly as possible.”
Drivers also faced delays on a key route into a town after a tree fell onto a carriageway this morning
Traffic heading into Maidstone via A249 Sittingbourne Road slowed due to the incident near Jade’s Crossing.
It was cleared by 7.45am.
The good news is that the weather is expected to ease up later in the week, with no further weather warnings currently in place beyond today.
Motorists are urged to continue taking care on the roads, and residents in low-lying areas should remain vigilant for further updates.
