Flood alerts have been issued for parts of Suffolk after a night of torrential downpours. 

The Environment Agency has warned flooding is possible for both the River Deben and Lark after Storm Babet arrived in the county. 

People should be prepared for flooding and avoid using low lying footpaths. 

The warning is in place on the River Deben between Debenham and Bromeswell, and for the River Lark between Clopton and Martlesham. 

An alert has also been issued for the River Blyth. 

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It follows a night of heavy rain and strong winds in Suffolk as a result of Storm Babet. 

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Suffolk coast, with more heavy rainfall expected on Friday.