UK weather: Homes submerged and cars left under water as floods wreak havoc

London Fire Brigade said its 999 control officers have taken around 350 calls on flooding across the capital.

Firefighters have attended incidents in areas such as Ruislip, Uxbridge, Wimbledon and Carshalton.

The service said these included rescuing people trapped in cars, assisting people from their homes and responding to flooding in underground stations, roadways, residences and commercial properties.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: ‘As firefighters continue to work with partners to keep Londoners safe, it’s important to make sure you know what to do if you experience flooding.

‘Firefighters carried out multiple rescues involving people trapped in cars throughout the night. If possible, please avoid driving into flooded water or a flooded area as vehicles can quickly become unstable in moving water.

‘If you’re driving and your car becomes caught in flood waters, ensure you and your passengers unbuckle your seat belts and where possible climb out to safety.

‘If you become trapped in your vehicle, turn on all the lights, including your hazard warning lights. Shout and sound your horn for help, and if you are able to reach your mobile, call 999.’

Locals in a Greater Manchester town were horrified today when their river started foaming.

Roads and cars near the River Tame in Dukinfield were covered in white bubbles as the mysterious substance was blown by the wind.

Local Sam Pedder captured the scenes on camera. He said: ‘This is unbelievable, in the 34 years I’ve lived down on the River Tame in Dukinfield I have never seen it this bad.

‘Something has obviously been dumped into it further up stream and caused this absolute disgrace.’

An Environment Agency Spokesperson said: ‘We would like to thank members of the public who reported the presence of foam in Dukinfield around the River Tame in Tameside.

‘Environment Agency officers are currently out on site investigating the source and if there are any possible environmental impacts.’

At least 45 properties have flooded across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Kent and the Home Counties, according to the Environment Agency.

Flood duty manager Sarah Cook said: ‘Due to heavy persistent rain and thunderstorms, there have been localised surface water flooding impacts in parts of England today.

‘Environment Agency teams are out on the ground, and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We urge people to plan their journeys carefully, follow the advice of local emergency services on the roads and not to drive through flood water – it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car.

‘People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation as well as following @EnvAgency on X, formerly Twitter, for the latest flood updates.’

The agency said flood risk will reduce tomorrow with a drier day forecast.

Amber warning:

• Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• Homes and businesses may be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
• A possibility that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
• Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely

Yellow warning:

• Some communities may be cut off by flooded roads
• Spray and flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• Possible power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses
• Homes and businesses could be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Delays or cancellations to train and bus services are possible

The latest radar and satellite informatoin is showing that more rain is on the horizon for England.

Bristol especially looks like it will be hit by some heavy rain, alongsiude Cardiff and Taunton.

by Mark Duell and Aidan Radnedge

Britain endured a month’s worth of rain in one morning today as roads were shut, train lines blocked and schools closed amid ‘significant’ flooding and travel chaos.

Commuters faced chaotic journeys into work after more than 60mm (2.4in) of rain fell in areas around London and the Home Counties between midnight and 8am.

Four London Underground lines were part-suspended due to flooding this morning – the Bakerloo, District, Metropolitan and Piccadilly – in addition to the Overground.

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According to the Environment Agency website, 10 flooding warnings, meaning floods are expected, remain in place across England with a further 10 alerts, indicating it remains possible.

As of 2pm, the warnings include:

• Grendon Brook catchment including Yardley Hastings, Denton, Bozeat, Easton Maudit and Grendon
• Low lying areas close to Clipstone Brook at Leighton Buzzard
• River Flit, River Hit and River Ivel at Shefford and Clifton
• River Ivel at Langford
• River Lee at Harpenden
• River Lee at Luton
• River Ouzel at Bletchley and Caldecotte
• River Ouzel at Leighton Buzzard, Stoke Hammond and Great Brickhill
• Water Eaton Brook at Water Eaton
• Wider area at risk from Clipstone Brook at Leighton Buzzard

Jon Sayles, from Grendon, in Northamptonshire, said his home has been hit with ‘two feet’ of water after heavy rainfall overnight.

He told the PA news agency:

At about 9pm last night water came in through the back of the house. I’ve had about two feet of water. I’ve got electrical problems, the sockets don’t work, the fridge isn’t working and there’s damage to the carpet and settees.

I was in bed as I’d decided to have an early night. A neighbour called me to tell me what was happening so I went to have a look and saw the water. It was unbelievable. I’m still clearing up and had no sleep last night.

Here are the latest pictures we can bring you which show a snapshot of the flooding in England following a second day of torrential downpours.

London Fire Brigade said its 999 control officers have taken around 350 calls on flooding across the capital.

Firefighters have attended incidents in areas such as Ruislip, Uxbridge, Wimbledon and Carshalton.

The service said these included rescuing people trapped in cars, assisting people from their homes and responding to flooding in underground stations, roadways, residences and commercial properties.

A sinkhole has been spotted on the pitch at the Cherry Red Records Stadium, which is home of AFC Wimbledon.

Earlier today, the club revealed that they had to postpone their fixture with Newcastle United.

Now, aerial images have shown the toll heavy rainfall has taken on their pitch, leaving a sinkhole opened up.

Images showing the open boot a car submerged into water on the A241 in Bedfordshire has been revealed.

Flash floods across Britain have caused widespread disruption today, leaving several cars submerged underneath water.

People are still being advised to not leave their homes in the areas which are most affected.

AFC Wimbledon has revealed that their match against Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup has been postponed due to flooding.

‘Extensive flooding’ in the surrounding areas around the stadium has been cited as the reason for the postponement.

It remains to be seen whether other Carabao Cup fixtures will also be postponed.

A man from Northamptonshire has described the moment he saw a “wave of water” heading towards him during flooding on Sunday night.

Tim Maher and his partner Carol Findon, from Grendon, saw their two-storey home partially submerged overnight with more than a foot of water.

Mr Maher said: ‘We’ve had an awful lot of rain in recent days and some forecasters were warning we could see a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours.

‘I have an app on my phone which tracks river levels and at around 8.45pm it rocketed up. I decided to drive down to the bridge and saw the water breaking the banks and coming down the road towards me.

‘I quickly turned around, drove home and put up a flood barrier we’ve got up against the door. It kept out a lot of the water but we’ve had about an inch overnight.

‘We’ve had some damage to the carpets, settees and other furniture. The most difficult bit will be drying out the structure.

‘We haven’t had much sleep and at least eight houses on our road have been impacted. It would be nice to get a permanent solution to this problem.’

Buckinghamshire Council has advised residents not to leave their homes as a result of flooding.

In a statement, the council revealed how they are currently ‘responding to a high volume of flood related calls’.

As a result, they said: ‘A number of road closures are in force in Bucks; please do not drive unless you have to and if you do go out, take great care & do not try to drive through flood water.’

Here is a look at what road users are facing in Britain today as rainfall continues to batter parts of the country.

The images below shows car wading through surface water in west London and St. Albans in Hertfordshire.

Residents in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, revealed they were woken up at 4am to the sound of heavy rainfall as flooding impacted their area.

Pictures show shops and cars left underwater in Hitchin in Hertfordshire. It comes as severe flood warnings were issued for areas near the River Lee and the River Ivel, with a Met Office rain water in place until 23.59 on Monday.

Firefighters can be pumping water out of homes and the road on Woolgrove Road along the River Purwell in Hitchin.

With heavy rain still forecast to fall, other areas in England could be experiencing similar issues.

The Met Office has issued a series of points detailing what people should expect from today’s weather.

• Spray and flooding probably leading to difficult driving conditions and some road closures
• Homes and businesses may be flooded, causing damage to some buildings
• Delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely
• A possibility that some communities will be cut off by flooded roads
• Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses likely

The Met Office has issued a further update on the amber and yellow weather warnings in place across the UK today.

It appears the amber warning has shifted slightly towards the south of England.

Now, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Reading, Bath and Gloucester could see heavier rainfall compared to the likes of Birmingham and Hull.

As heavy rainfall continues to batter parts of the country, let’s take a look at some of the pictures we have been sent in.

First off, a truck and cyclist were seen trying to navigate their way through a section of partially flooded road in Colliers Wood in South West London.

Earlier this morning, a car could be seen submerged beneath the water in Essex.

Meanwhile, Londoners on their commute to work braved the bad weather using umbrellas to shield themselves.

As of now, 11 flood warnings are in place in areas including Langford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard and South Ruslip.

However, 75 flood alerts have been issued across the UK in areas where flooding is ‘possible’.

In the last 24 hours, 32 flood warnings have been removed, but it still remains to be seen what the number will be later today.

Tomorrow is expected to bring longer spells of rain to northern areas and parts of Scotland whereas much of the south, Wales and the Midlands should see a largely dry day.

Four London Underground lines were reported to be part-suspended today due to flooding this morning.

The Bakerloo, District, Metropolitan and Piccadilly – in addition to the Overground – have all been affected by the heavy rainfall.

Wet and windy weather is also expected from Wednesday and it will be cooler too, with daytime highs of just 14C (57F) in London by Saturday.

While most of England and Wales have been put under a yellow weather warning, areas across Worcester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Hull have been put under an amber one.

The Met Office has warned that heavy rain could bring ‘flooding and disruption’ across the country.

It follows a brief period of sunshine and heat earlier this week as summer nears to an end.

Good morning and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage as we cover the UK’s amber weather warning which has been put in place by the Met Office.

Heavy flooding is expected in some areas today with there even being some suggestions that a month’s worth of rain could fall.

To keep up to date with the weather, follow our live coverage throughout the day.