Warnings over further impacts of floods after Storm Henk batters England – live

Environment agency says ‘significant surface water and river flooding impacts are possible’ on Friday

Ten fire engines and around 700 firefighters were called to flooding in Hackney, east London, overnight after a canal burst its banks.

The London Fire Brigade says 10 acres of properties were affected.

Firefighters worked through the night to ensure the scene was safe and evacuated a number of people from surrounding buildings.

We urged people to avoid the area where possible. Remember - if your property is affected by flooding, move to a higher level where possible.

Significant surface water and river flooding impacts are possible across parts of the Midlands and the south and east of England on Thursday and Friday due to heavy localised rainfall falling on already very saturated catchments.

Ongoing minor impacts are also likely across much of England over the next five days as some larger rivers slowly respond to recent and forecast rain.