Torrential downpours have caused flash flooding across the region.

Heavy rain showers on Sunday afternoon have made some roads impassable and closed a station on the Tyne and Wear Metro station.

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Pictures posted on social media show drains unable to cope with the deluge in the Stanley area of County Durham.

The Northern Echo: Flooding in Tanfield LeaFlooding in Tanfield Lea (Image: Ashleigh Williams)

The Northern Echo: Flooding in South Moor Flooding in South Moor (Image: Shauna Lowery)

The Northern Echo: Flooding in Stanley Flooding in Stanley (Image: Contributor)

The Northern Echo: Flooding in Stanley Flooding in Stanley (Image: Contributor)

Chichester Metro station is now closed, and trains are exceptionally busy today due to the Great North Run.

A spokesperson for Nexus, which operates the network, said: “Customers are advised to allow everyone space to board.

“We are running a revised timetable today. Keep the windows open to circulate fresh air.”