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Flooding in the Streets of London Amidst Repeated Storms

Flooding in the Streets of London Amidst Repeated Storms

Buses and cars were stuck on Sunday in the streets of London as floodwaters inundated them due to repeated storms hitting the British capital. London Mayor Sadiq Khan tweeted that the city’s emergency services were facing “major flooding.” He added that all forms of public transport were affected, warning people to avoid flooded routes, whether on foot or by vehicle. Social media activists shared videos of cars partially submerged in water in southwest London as heavy rain continued, coinciding with thunderstorms moving through southeast Britain. The Met Office issued a warning for London and surrounding counties until 18:00 GMT. The office cautioned against the risk of lightning and flooding, predicting rainfall amounts of up to 10 centimeters in some areas, which is double the average for July. Police closed a road near Queens Town Road station in southwest London, where three double-decker buses were trapped under a railway bridge, according to a reporter from Agence France-Presse. A driver who identified himself as Eric stated that passengers had to disembark after water began flowing into the bus. Drivers in Walthamstow in northeast London abandoned their vehicles in the heavy rain. The police announced they were “currently dealing with several floods in eastern areas,” warning of water inundating tunnels and roundabouts.

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