Flood alerts remain in place across East of England

Parts of Easton in Suffolk have also been affected by heavy rainfall

Flood warnings remain in place across the East of England.

Heavy rainfall in Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire has caused numerous roads to be closed with some residents needing to be rescued from floodwater.

Drivers have been told to check for flood alerts before travelling.

The Environment Agency Anglia advised motorists to remember, that "30cm of flowing water is enough to move your car and just an egg cup of water can wreck your engine".

Suffolk Highways said there were more than 10 roads in the county that are "impassable".

On X, they said: "Following the heavy rainfall over the weekend, our teams are working to clear standing water from roads around the county.

"Do not drive through floodwater, it is always safer to find an alternative route."

Parts of the A14 remained closed for flood water clearance, after heavy rainfall led to parts of the region to become flooded.

National Highways said whilst the A14 eastbound between junction 46 at Beyton, and junction 49 Tot Hill, had reopened, the Beyton slip road would remain closed for the clearance of flood water.

A flood alert was issued for the River Nene at Cogenhoe Mill Caravan Site and the Northampton Washland and for parts of Cambridgeshire.

The Environment Agency said that low lying parts of the river had already flooded and they expect properties in Cogenhoe Mill Caravan Park to be affected from Sunday evening onwards.

Two people had to be rescued from a car on Sunday after they were trapped in floodwater near Sporhams Lane, Bicknacre in Essex

In Norfolk, the rivers Burn, Yare, Tiffey and Spixworth Beck have been affected and flood alerts remain in place in Essex after two people were rescued from a car by Essex Fire and Rescue Service in Bicknacre, Essex.

Whilst river levels have fallen in Bedfordshire, people have been warned to take extra care on riverside roads and footpaths around the River Ouzel at Leighton Buzzard, Stoke Hammond and Great Brickhill.

Flood alerts are expected to be updated by the Environment Agency and full weather forecasts can be found on BBC weather.