Flood alerts as Storm Benjamin hits South East

Storm Benjamin has sparked flood warnings across the south east of England.

Several alerts were in place across Kent, Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex, including the coast from Sandgate to Dungeness and to Farlight, the Hastings area and Climping seafront.

Alerts have also been issued for the River Darent from Westerham to Dartford, Cuckmere River, Upper Ouse, River Uck, Upper River Mole, River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham.

The Surfers Against Sewage live map reported dozens of sewage discharges across the region as of midday.