Heavy rain and strong winds continue to batter Kent with multiple flood warnings in place and commuters told to expect travel delays.

Storm Conall, the third of the season, has seen up to 50mm of rain fall in parts of the county overnight and is likely to continue to affect Kent until midday.

It has already seen the road network affected with traffic moving slower than usual and routes liable to close due to rain-related incidents.

Southern has suspended its rail service between Redhill and Tonbridge due to flooding.

The M26 eastbound exit slip road reopened at about 7.15am after being shut at J2A A20 London Road because of flooding.

Residents in Ashford, Herne Bay, Tenterden, Tonbridge and their surrounding villages have been advised flooding is possible in their areas.

It comes just days after Storm Bert disrupted the region over the weekend, with intense winds causing power outages and fallen trees across Kent.

“An area of rain is expected to reach parts of southern England overnight Tuesday, becoming persistent and heavy in places for a time,” said the Met Office about Storm Conall.

“Much of the warning area will see 15 to 20mm of rain with 30 to 40mm in some areas.

“There is a lower chance of 50mm of rain in a few places, more likely for the Isle of Wight, Sussex and Kent, before rain eases and clears by early afternoon.

“Given recent wet weather, some disruption to travel and infrastructure is likely.”