Rail passengers are going through cancellations and vital delays this morning after heavy rain in a single day.
Flooding additionally hit London in a single day as rainfall of as much as 4cm was predicted in some areas.
All traces between London Kings Cross/Moorgate and Stevenage in Hertfordshire are closed following “a number of incidents”, National Rail stated.
“Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised,” the assertion stated.
“Major disruption is expected until 9am.”
Damage to overhead electrical wires resulted within the closure of all rail traces by way of Stevenage. Customers have been warned to not journey on routes that normally run by way of the station.
Disruption has additionally been reported by way of Tulse Hill in Lambeth and Cheltenham Spa, in addition to between Lewes and Wivelsfield in East Sussex and West Ealing and Greenford in west London.
Earlier, flooding had triggered disruption on rail traces at Burnham, Buckinghamshire and between Swansea and Llandrindod in Wales, with each incidents since cleared up.
London Fire Brigade stated it obtained “numerous calls” final night time with roads and properties affected.
“Crews are working as quickly and as safely as they can to respond to calls,” it stated.
The brigade additionally warned individuals to not drive by way of floodwater.
The Met Office issued a yellow climate warning for rain throughout components of southeast England from 4pm on Wednesday till 3am on Thursday.
Sunny spells are forecast for the east of England this morning, whereas some heavy and thundery showers may escape elsewhere all through the day earlier than easing within the night.
Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern stated: “A band of rain will clear by the start of Thursday and that will be followed by sunny spells and showers with low pressure never too far away from the UK.
“Some cooler climate, together with some chilly nights, are possible as we transfer in the direction of the weekend.”
Source: information.sky.com”