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More than 1,000 homes have now been flooded in England this week after a powerful storm and heavy rainfall, the Environment Agency says.

A yellow weather warning for rain is in effect from 12pm today until 3pm on Friday, with motorists warned to expect flooded roads, with delays also expected on local train and bus services.

Professor Hannah Cloke, a hydrologist at the University of Reading, warned against treating a flood as a swimming pool or large puddle, pointing out risks such as falling trees.

Great Western Railway told customers to avoid starting journeys today and said those who had already travelled should consider taking a return train as soon as possible.

A yellow weather warning for rain is in effect from 12pm today until 3pm on Friday, with motorists warned to expect flooded roads and delays to local train and bus services across the south coast.

Police issue warning as drivers ignore road closed signs to drive through flooded Tenby road.

There are 332 flood warnings in place in England as rain from Storm Henk falls onto already saturated ground, increasing water levels.

Natural Resources Wales warns flooding in Tenby could last for days due to saturated ground.

George and Amal Clooney s sprawling Grade II-listed property on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire has been deluged by floodwater after heavy rain in recent weeks.

It comes as Storm Henk battered Britain last night, leaving commuters stranded as trains were cancelled, power lines brought down, roofs blown away and several instances of flash flooding.