A polling station in Dover is still running on a generator after a power outage due to the storms.

Dover District Council spokesman Andy Steele said the outage did not affect opening because the generators were turned on in time for the scheduled 07:00 start.

A reminder to check your journey before you travel:

• London Underground says parts of the District line, London Overground and TfL Rail remain closed with severe disruption on several other lines 

• On the rail network companies including Southeastern, South West Trains and Greater Anglia are reporting major problems, and the Gatwick Express has a reduced service 

• Transport for London says there has been localised flooding causing disruption to many roads

The Environment Agency now has 40 flood alerts in place in its Anglian and Southeast regions, plus seven flood warnings,, external meaning flooding is expected and immediate action is required. 

Carol Baker contacted us from Basildon in Essex. She says her daughter, Nicola, almost missed her biology A level exam this morning because of disruption caused by the weather. 

"I was driving from Basildon to East Ham to drop off my daughter, Nicola, at school. She was due to sit her biology A-level at 9am. We left the house at 6.30am. The commute usually takes an hour to get to her college. Today it took five hours.

"We got to college at 11am - her exam was meant to finish at 11.15am! I had to walk with her to the front of the school where we were met by a teacher who had to make sure Nicola didn't have contact with anyone who was sitting the exam.

"She had been crying on the commute as she was worried they wouldn't let her take it. The teachers gave her some time to compose herself, and stayed with her and kept her in isolation so that she could sit the exam."

It is understood cases have been disrupted at Snaresbrook Crown Court in north-east London after heavy rain caused ceiling tiles to collapse inside some of the court rooms and corridors. 

"All of our hearings have been very much delayed in their progress. We are dealing with it as best we can. The surrounding roads are flooded and a juror has been stuck in traffic for four hours," a source told PA.

Southeastern trains has issued this statement: “The torrential rain and heavy thunderstorms overnight have caused significant delay across our network this morning. We know this has been very difficult for our passengers and we apologise.

“Due to this severe weather – which has seen flooding, signalling problems and a line side fire causing line closures -  a number of our trains and crews have been displaced, meaning they are not where they need to be on our network in order to meet our timetable.

“We now have to try and concentrate on ensuring that we have as good a service as possible up and running for the afternoon peak in order to get our commuters back home. This means that over the next couple of hours we will need to take decisive action, which will involve cancelling, or running short a number of our trains.

 “We would ask passengers to please bear with us and postpone their journeys until the early afternoon if at all possible as we work to recover and reset our services. We would advise any passengers who have seen their journey delayed by 30 minutes or more to please claim compensation via our Delay Repay scheme. Details can befound on our website, external.”

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Some parts of the country have already received twice the average monthly rainfall for June - but others have been enjoying balmy conditions. 

Weather forecaster Steve Cleaton looks at how unusual this month's weather conditions have been.

Fire crews are at Wimbledon School of Art, after flooding caused smoke to start filling the boiler room, students say.

The campus on Merton Hall Road in Wimbledon has been evacuated while crews try to clear the water. 

Today was supposed to be results day, when students find out their marks for their year's work. 

Instead, many who have struggled in on delayed public transport will have to wait to hear how they've got on. 

The college later said it was working to repair damage to the building caused by flooding, but fortunately none of the artworks were damaged.

It said the building will be closed over the weekend, so that repairs can be made, and will reopen again early next week.              

Two fire engines were sent to West Norwood Station after smoke started issuing from the flooded track during rush hour.

Commuters said they were evacuated from trains and had to continue their journey by bus.

Trains are running again through the station but Southern warns services are subject to speed restrictions.

Image source, Chris Waters

It's been a testing time for drivers after flooding blocked several major routes earlier. 

RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: "We have seen a massive uplift in calls for help, with hundreds of extra breakdowns in London, Kent and East Anglia as motorists suffer the consequences of flash floods and the knock-on traffic delays. 

"Alternative routes have become badly affected by the sheer volume of vehicles as drivers try to avoid the jams, and sadly this has led to yet more breakdowns." 

A teenager and his dad had to be rescued by fire crews earlier as they got cut off while trying to get to school.

Josh Gleaves, 14, from Romford set out for the train this morning to get to the BRIT School in Croydon, but had to call his dad to pick him up when he realised trains weren't running.

After trying to get Josh to a different station, his dad Paul said they were stuck in "gridlock" in Colliers Row. 

Image source, Paul Wood

They tried to finish the journey on foot, but ended up being taken home by helpful rescue crews.

Josh is supposed to be performing at Lord's Cricket Ground tonight.

Paul said: "It is still gridlock and people can't get through because of rising water. We were lucky."

Image source, Josh Gleaves

Barking Council has just issued this statement for voters in today's EU Referendum: “Due to flooding caused as a result of a burst water main, the Polling Station as St. Thomas More Church, Longbridge Road has had to be relocated. 

“No other polling stations have been affected. “Voters for BD16 will now be able to vote at Erkenwald Tuition Centre, Malborough Road, RM8 2HU. “Voters for BD35 will now be able to vote at Manor Junior School, Sandringham Rd IG11 9AG. “We are glad to say that we were able to notify and signpost affected residents first thing this morning. “We apologise for the inconvenience.”    

Image source, Charlie Livings

You've been sending in pictures of the disruption and flooding where you are. 

We've compiled some of the images here.

A polling station on Devon Way, Kingston Upon Thames has been moved to a nearby community centre because of flooding.

The station has been moved to the Hook Centre on Hook Road.

The Shiraz Mirza polling station has also been moved to Maiden Manor Children's Centre, on Lawrence Avenue.

Image source, @Shyman33

Image source, @Shyman33