Weather warnings remain in place for much of the UK after thunderstorms continued to cause disruption amid scorching temperatures
Essex and Suffolk Water said that due to"record water demand" it was working to maintain supplies but users could notice lower than normal pressure.
An amber thunderstorm warning for most of Wales, the West Midlands and parts of the North West was issued by the Met Office on Wednesday evening after severe thunderstorms causing flooding and disruption.Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service said it was experiencing"high call volumes" due to bad weather and had been made aware of flash flooding in Gloucester.
Some 10 flood alerts covering areas in the West Midlands were issued by the Environment Agency on Wednesday evening, alongside three flood warnings - meaning immediate action is required. Two of the warnings, which indicate flooding is expected, covered the River Trent, while the third was issued for Sandyford Brook in Stafford.after a ScotRail service crashed on Wednesday amid heavy rain and flooding in Scotland.
British Transport Police said those pronounced dead at the scene near Stonehaven included the train's driver, while six people were injured in the derailment.
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