UK weather: Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms

South-east forecast to be worst hit after Eastbourne has 1,000 lightning strikes overnight

Thunderstorms and rain are expected across parts of the UK as the unsettled weather continues. About 1,000 lightning strikes hit Eastbourne in East Sussex overnight and a yellow weather warning remains in place for the east of England - covering Yorkshire, East Anglia and the south coast - with forecasters warning of the likelihood of more rain, hail and lightning.

Homes were left without power and roads flooded in parts of southern England after an overnight deluge.