London is in the grip of violent storms, with parts of the city already flooded. People walk through floods, homes and cars are flooded, as shown in the video.
On Sunday, parts of London were flooded due to strong thunderstorms. Streets were flooded, people fled in full buses and cars, as shown in videos in online networks. More heavy rain was expected in the wake of the thunderstorms in the south-east of England.
Meteorologists have warned of lightning and flooding, with some areas forecasting up to four inches of rain – nearly double the monthly average for July. The police and fire department warned of flooding of tunnels and roads as they set out on several missions.
Law enforcement officers blocked a road near Queenstown Road station in south west London, on which three double-decker buses were trapped under a bridge, an AFP reporter said. One of the bus drivers said he let his passengers out when the vehicle was flooded.
Many residents of the city shared their impressions and experiences on social networks. His daughter wanted to spend her first day in their apartment, reports a user with a video – but then floods completely filled the apartment. Other users pointed to flooding in Germany and Belgium and used the hashtag “#climatechange”.
The British capital was only hit by severe storms and floods in mid-July. However, experts did not suspect that climate change was the only cause of urban flooding. large basement roomsPrimarily placed in the affluent parts of the city, it will ensure that water does not seep and thus contribute to the problem.