The violent flooding caused traffic chaos in the capital because some London The railway and subway stations were forced to close.
Euston Station After the downpour on Monday night, the line had to be closed, and people could not get in and out of the city through the main transportation hub.
Underground stations including Chalk Farm and Hampstead stations in the north of London and Wimbledon in the south were also obstructed by heavy rainfall.
I also filmed the car struggling through a street that seems to have turned into a river after a few inches of rain.
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “The line between the Watford Junction and Euston has been closed. As the water recedes, engineers are inspecting the tracks on site. If it is safe, we will start the train again.
“We recommend anyone traveling tonight to check with their train operator or national railway query website for the latest information.”
The flooding problem seems to be concentrated in the southwest and northwest of London, including the administrative districts of Richmond and Kingston.
Residents of many areas, such South Hampstead West Hampstead, Raynes Park, Friern Barnet, Isleworth and Wimbledon have posted videos of these scenes on social media and were shocked to discover that the entire road in their community was flooded.
There are also photos of people swimming in a pond caused by a thunderstorm in Primrose Hill.
In South End Green, firefighters were asked to help some walkers cross the road flooded by the water poured down by Hampstead Heath.
The London Fire Brigade said it has received more than 1,000 flood-related calls.
A spokesperson for the service said: “We ask people not to cross or drive through floods. Floods will be contaminated and vehicles will become unstable.
“We also ask people to keep an eye on their neighbors and watch out for weather warnings in their area.”
Elsewhere in the UK, Preston was also affected by flooding. On Monday afternoon, part of the M6 highway had to be closed to traffic. It has reopened.
According to its statement, there were reports that a bar was flooded and the local Penwortham Girls’ High School will be closed due to “serious flooding” on Tuesday.
