Storms and floods batter London and south-east England - in pictures

Drivers struggle through a flooded road in Barnham, West Sussex, after heavy rainfall overnight. PA
Drivers struggle through a flooded road in Barnham, West Sussex, after heavy rainfall overnight. PA
Park Place Villas near Maida Vale in London, part of which is flooded. PA
Park Place Villas near Maida Vale in London, part of which is flooded. PA
Commuters on a rainy morning in Westminster, London. PA
Commuters on a rainy morning in Westminster, London. PA
A flooded road in London. Torrential rain and flash flooding hit the region late on Wednesday evening, causing traffic jams. Getty Images
A flooded road in London. Torrential rain and flash flooding hit the region late on Wednesday evening, causing traffic jams. Getty Images
A commuter stays dry in London. PA
A commuter stays dry in London. PA
A car negotiates a flooded section of the A1 road in London. Getty Images
A car negotiates a flooded section of the A1 road in London. Getty Images