Repercussions from Friday’s huge storm are still being felt across Kent – with one business unable to reopen.

The worst-affected areas of the county included Dover and Thanet, where heavy rainfall left some homes flooded.

Many businesses were forced to close yesterday - including the popular Dreamland theme park in Margate - but most have since reopened.

However, staff at soft play centre The Jungle at Quex Park in Birchington, have been left “heartbroken” after suffering severe damage.

In a post, bosses said: “We're heartbroken to share that due to extensive flood damage, The Jungle will be closed until further notice.

“The safety of our staff and customers is our top priority, and we need time to assess the damage and make the necessary repairs.

“We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this challenging time.”

Staff asked customers to check their social media accounts for updates and thanked them for their support.

Meanwhile, in Dover, fundraisers have been set up to help families affected by flooding.

One page was set up by Dominique Cesar-Letchford in aid of her sister Lees and brother-in-law Paul.

The couple were trapped in their garden in Folkestone Road after the heavy rainfall.

In the GoFundMe, she states: “They have literally lost their whole lives that they had built over the years in their little flat they loved so much.

“I'm truly devastated for them.

“My brother-in-law is disabled and has lost his mobility scooter, too. So please, any amount would be so appreciated.”

Another resident of the street, Chris Davies, is also asking for donations on the platform after his home was damaged.

He said: “Me and my fiancée Elsie lost everything in the flood in Folkestone Road, Dover.

“Elsie hasn’t even got the shoes on her feet.

“I don’t really want to do this, but this is the only way as we have got nothing.

“We haven’t even got money to get food for ourselves.”

In total, 21 residents in Dover were forced to leave their homes.

The Met Office issued an amber alert on Friday, warning of potential flooding as the storm moved in from across the Channel.

It hit Kent at about 10pm, damaging properties across the county.

Yesterday, Thanet District Council issued a no-swim warning for 14 beaches, due to storm overflow releases through the night.

This morning, it removed the advice, and will be taking down the signs throughout the day.

Meanwhile, a man fined by parking wardens after moving his flood-damaged car to safety branded the local council “very disrespectful”.

Elvis Gura waded through the knee-high water in a desperate attempt to move his vehicle to a place of safety.

Having had very little sleep after going to bed at 4am, he awoke to find a Dover District Council parking warden had slapped him with a £70 fine.

Other residents took to social media in disgust after reportedly spotting wardens targeting flood-hit areas of the town.

The council later reassured that no one unfairly penalised as a direct result of the flooding would face enforcement action, and told them to contact them to get the fines waived.

It also said it had been continuing to assess the situation, prioritising public safety, clean-up operations, and recovery efforts.

Elsewhere, a semi-detached bungalow was struck by lightning in Trevor Drive, Allington, leaving residents without power.

Homeowner Jeanette Sayer said she was left in “total shock” after the incident.

Tivoli Road in Margate is also thought to have been struck, creating a crater in the tarmac.

Workmen put in a temporary fix yesterday, and the route is open as usual.