© Adelheid GrevenConditions 'atrocious' in Ramsgate as wave washes three into water, says RNLI
More than a month's worth of rain fell within 24 hours in some areas, according to the Met Office, while fallen trees blocked roads and train tracks in Kent, East Anglia and parts of London.
Emergency workers were called to reports that three people had been swept into the harbour by a large wave in Ramsgate, Kent, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said.
A spokeswoman for Kent Police said officers were called to Royal Harbour at about 11.30am to help the coastguard and lifeboat teams.
She said: "Three men were recovered from the water, but one was later pronounced dead at the scene. The other two were taken to hospital for treatment.
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