Heavy rain floods a road
in Northfleet. Picture: Genny Jones

A weather warning remains in place for
Kent today as the River Darent continues to be on flood
alert.

Forecasters at the Met Office say they rain will last until
at least lunchtime - and some showers could be heavy.

Water levels on the River Darent from Westerham to Dartford
- including Otford, Eynsford and South Darenth - remain high after
heavy overnight rain.

The Environrment Agency said the flood alert will be in
force until at least 3pm.

The Environment Agency has issued 45 flood alerts,
with more than 38 in the south east.

Meanwhile, Kent County Cricket club have moved tonight's Friends Life t20 match against Sussex Sharks to the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury, after flash flooding in Tunbridge Wells.

Motorists are also being told to take extra care on the
roads. There were delays on Kent's motorways this morning as
traffic was slowed down by heavy spray.

Heavy rain flooded the junction of St Marks Avenue and Beresford
Road in Northfleet.

A tree lies in the middle
of the River Medway in Maidstone

And a tree ended up in the River Medway, in Maidstone, close
to the bridge that is part of the gyratory road
system.

The swollen river has claimed part of the footpath near the
Kentish Lady mooring.

A fallen tree also blocked The Square, in Hadlow, at about 9am
today.

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