Flood alerts have been issued across south London following a period of torrential downpour, with three rivers at risk of bursting their banks.
Heavy rain overwhelmed homes, roads and Tube stations across the capital yesterday, after thunderstorms struck the south of England.
With further rain expected today, residents across south London have been warned about the possibility of flooding in their area.
Beverley Brook in Merton, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth, River Ravensbourne, in Lewisham, Bromley, Greenwich and Croydon and River Wandle in Wandsworth, Merton, Lambeth, Croydon and Sutton, are all at risk.
A flood information service spokesperson said: “Heavy rain and thunderstorms, bringing the potential for locally intense rainfall, are forecast to affect the London area today, Monday 26th July.
“While uncertainty remains around exact timings and which areas will experience the heaviest rain, the risk of heavy showers is highest between 10am and 7pm today.
“The rain is not expected to be as intense as yesterday, Sunday 25th July. Where showers fall there is a possibility that rivers could respond quickly and overtop their banks.
“Flooding to low lying land, roads and riverside gardens is possible. Surface water flooding may also affect low lying areas.
“We recommend you monitor local weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
“We are monitoring the situation closely and have staff out on the ground checking and clearing trash screens.
“We will update this message by 9pm tonight, Monday 26th July, or earlier if the situation changes.”
The London Fire Brigade took more than 600 calls to flooding incidents yesterday, as alarming images appeared across social media.
The Blackwall Tunnel and North Greenwich station both closed due to flooding.
Crews used specialist water rescue equipment to rescue five people from a car stuck in flood water under Worcester Park Bridge in south west London.
Parts of Wandsworth such as Clapham Common and Battersea were also hit by torrential rain - which saw the road to Queenstown Station "totally shutdown".
Residents in north-east London used buckets, brooms and wooden boards to create makeshift flood defences for their homes, while water gushing from an Underground station was caught on video.
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