Picture gallery: Floods

Torrential downpours in south-eastern England have caused flooding in many villages and towns.

BBC News Online selects some of the key images from across the region.

Some youngsters have been unable to get to school

Many vehicles had to be abandoned as water levels started to rise

Residents hit by the floods have been left surveying the damage

The cost of repairing flood damage is expected to be high

Firefighters have had to rescue many residents

Flood water is expected to take some days to subside in some areas

As the water subsides the full extent of flood damage has been revealed