Much of the flooding affecting the South East is coming from the River Thames being in full spate, which is also devastating communities covered by our sister websites getreading and getsurrey .

Getreading has been providing on the spot commentary and excellent eyewitnesses reports from some of the worst affected areas in the country.

Their comprehensive live blog which tells you what is happening as it happens can be found here

Also, getsurrey is providing live coverage of towns and villages along the Thames as the river steadily rises.           

And with the environment agency warning of more rain and further evacuations, the situation is becoming critical.