The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the South East as communities prepare for torrential rain and more thunderstorms at the weekend.
More storms and rain are expected to hit the regional tomorrow (SAT), adding pressure to drainage systems and increasing the risk of localised flooding.
The Environment Agency has also warned about the risk of flash flooding in some urban areas close the rivers and officers are working to clear debris from streams and unblock culverts ahead of the expected storms.
Barry Russell, Environment Agency Operations Manager, said: "We are doing all we can to prepare for the heavy rainfall which is expected over the weekend, which increases the risk of surface water flooding.
"We are monitoring the situation closely and supporting local councils, who will respond to any reports of surface water flooding.
"The intense nature of the rainfall which causes surface water flooding makes it very difficult to accurately predict where it will occur, so I would urge people to check local weather forecasts and the gov.uk website for information on a regular basis."
