Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock were forecast to feel the strongest impact of rainfall that could reach 30-40mm in some areas. Residents have been warned disruption to travel and infrastructure was likely during the inclement weather.

The environment secretary Steve Reed also warned more flooding is “likely” this week, although the impact “should be less severe” after at least two people died during the storm. Two yellow weather warnings for potentially heavy rain will be in place in parts of London,

The UK has been battered by Storm Bert and now it is Storm Conall’s turn to cause havoc across the south of England this evening. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain which will cause disruption to places like Kent,