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Deal's roads struggled with Albert Road experiencing a foot high flood after last night's storms.

00:00, 22 May 2014

updated: 09:09, 22 May 2014

Hours of heavy rain fall during Wednesday night's storms caused chaos on some of Deal's roads and in homes.

Kent Fire and Rescue received six calls to flooding in Albert Road, London Road, Deal and The Street, Woodnesborough, but did not attend because there was no threat to life.

Albert Road in Deal under water. Picture: David Christie of Crystal Memories Photography
Albert Road in Deal under water. Picture: David Christie of Crystal Memories Photography

This picture, posted on Facebook by photographer David Christie of Crystal Memories Photography, shows Albert Road under almost a foot of water.

By this morning it had receded and traffic was flowing freely.

Homes have been ruined during the floods Picture: Tony Flashman
Homes have been ruined during the floods Picture: Tony Flashman

But Katie Monks and Sam Martin started their clear-up operation after their carpet was saturated with foul water from the sewars.

Mum of two Katie said: "The carpet and laminate are ruined. I had to mop with bleach as soon as I got up.

Katie Monks and Sam Martin were among those whose homes were flooded in Albert Road, Deal. Picture: Tony Flashman
Katie Monks and Sam Martin were among those whose homes were flooded in Albert Road, Deal. Picture: Tony Flashman

"We can't cook in there. We will have to live upstairs for the next few days."

A fallen tree blocked Kingsdown Road, but motorists were able to pass on Thursday morning.

Hugh McCaughan, from Veolia, clearing up mess from flooding in Albert Road, Deal. Picture: Tony Flashman
Hugh McCaughan, from Veolia, clearing up mess from flooding in Albert Road, Deal. Picture: Tony Flashman
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