Deal's drainage troubles could soon be a thing of the past now a thorough investigation has been promised for later this month.

Years of flooding in hot spots like Albert Road and Sydenham Road will be looked into.

County councillor Julie Rook said the operation will start on Monday, September 20.

"They will investigate and map the surface water and Southern Water systems in the problem areas," she said.

"Once the issues have been identified and a system and strategy has been agreed, Kent Highways will apply for road closures to carry out the works which they envisage will be at least four months for all the sites."

CCTV cameras are being used to identify the problem. They have already been used to establish whether the drains are blocked.

Residents in both roads will be issued with sandbags in case of more flooding.