Heavy rain submerged London overnight which resulted in heavy flooding, disruption of roads and closure of tube lines.
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Heavy rain submerged London overnight which resulted in heavy flooding, disruption of roads and closure of tube lines.
London Flooding: effect on roads and Tube services
It is reported that places in Knightsbridge located West of London experienced heavy rainfall after which two main Tube lines encountered forced closure.
Gloucester Road
Another report highlighted the closure of the District line amid Barking and the region of Earls Court as a result of intense rainfall in the surroundings of Gloucester Road.
Piccadilly Lines
The Piccadilly lines faced transportation delays due to heavy rainfall and power failure.
Aldgate
Immense flooding was witnessed overnight in Aldgate that affected the Metropolitan line.
Imperial Wharf
Rainfall hits Imperial Wharf resulting in loss of service in London Overground amid Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction.
Heavy Rainfall resulting in London Flooding
As per Met Office, over 26mm of rainfall was recorded within an hour at St James Park, Central London.
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