Ondon was hit by flash floods on Thursday morning as Storm Claudio brings heavy rain and thunderstorms to the capital. Flood warnings have been issued by the Met Office and the Environment Agency across England, including west London near Ruislip, Wembley and Harrow and north London near Waltham and Cheshunt. A yellow rain warning has been issued for south-east England, with the Met Office warning that road flooding will make journeys longer. Rainfall of up to 30mm is expected. The downpours have been described as “biblical” by some passengers. One driver on Twitter said it was “probably the wettest and worst conditions I’ve ever driven in”. A motorist became stuck in his car as he drove through floodwaters on the A41 at Hendon Way, having to get out of the driver’s seat and onto the top of his car, before abandoning his vehicle.
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UK Weather: Flooding in London | November 3, 2022 Commuters with umbrellas on a rainy morning in Westminster, London. PA Commuters with umbrellas on a rainy morning in Westminster, London. PA Commuters with umbrellas on a rainy morning in Westminster, London. PA Commuters with umbrellas on a rainy morning in Westminster, London. PA Drivers struggle through a flooded road in Barnham, West Sussex, after heavy rain overnight. PA Drivers struggle through a flooded road in Barnham, West Sussex, after heavy rain overnight. PA Sections of the M25, A41 and A1 in north London are blocked. Some metro lines are partially suspended or severely delayed. There were reports of extensive flooding near Finchley Road tube station. Some train services have also been canceled or delayed. “Due to heavy rainfall flooding the rail line between Fulwell and Hampton, all lines are closed,” Southwestern Rail said in an update. Thameslink said no trains could call at Mill Hill Broadway station due to flooding. Tickets are available on London Buses. Jeremy Selwyn Heavy rain is forecast for most of Thursday morning, but will clear in the afternoon with a risk of isolated heavy showers later, the Weather Service said. The heavy rainfall is a result of Storm Claudio, which swept over northern France earlier this week. The London Fire Brigade said it had received “several” flood-related calls which have been referred to local councils. The Brigade is warning people to avoid driving or walking through floodwater and not to let children or pets play in it. A video posted on Twitter shows several cars driving through flood waters – including a Thames Water van – during the morning rush hour in West Drayton, Hillingdon.
