South East road and rail closures after overnight flooding
The A23 has been closed in both directions because of flooding Overnight flooding has severely disrupted road and rail services in the south-east of England.
A main line rail tunnel has been flooded, preventing trains from travelling between London and Brighton.
There have also been no train services between Tonbridge, Kent, and Redhill, Surrey.
Flooding on the A23 in Sussex has led to the carriageway being closed in both directions, between Bolney and Pease Pottage. Diversions are in place.
Delays on the A23 have been estimated at 90 minutes, with diversions taking motorists through Cowfold and Horsham.
Further showers are expected throughout the day.
A flood alert is in place at the Burford Bridge in Dorking, Surrey Southern rail said due to flooding in the Balcombe tunnel, Sussex, there were currently no services between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges in either direction.
Replacement buses have also been affected by flooding on local roads, so passengers for London have been advised to travel via Barnham and the Arun Valley, or via Hastings for Southeastern services.
Southern tickets are being accepted on Southeastern and First Capital Connect services.
Gatwick Airport said despite the disruption to and from the airport, it was operating as normal.
However, passengers have been advised to allow plenty of extra time to reach the airport.
In Kent, there have been two flood warnings issued by the Environment Agency for the rivers Eden and Eden Brook from Crowhurst and Blindley Heath to Penshurst, and the River Darent from Westerham to Sevenoaks.
The Environment Agency said "immediate action" was required for people to protect their homes.
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