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LONDON (AGENCIES)
More than 30,000 lightning strikes were recorded overnight as powerful thunderstorms swept across the UK.
The Met Office said the "vast majority" of the lightning struck over the sea, but torrential downpours also hit land, causing significant flooding and disruption in Kent.
A major storm reached the county at around 10 pm on Friday, prompting an amber weather warning and leaving homes in Dover under water.
Social media users reported mass blackouts as a result of the flooding.
Late on Friday the Environment Agency issued five flood warnings, where flooding is expected and immediate action is needed.
It also issued 49 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible.
The storms come as the royal family prepares for Trooping the Colour in London, with the King and the Princess of Wales due to attend.
The annual event includes a flypast over Buckingham Palace, which could be affected if weather conditions do not improve.
