East London hospital cancels operations after flooding

Ambulances diverted away from Whipps Cross hospital as heavy rain causes flooding across capital

All planned surgery and outpatient appointments have been cancelled at an east London hospital after a weekend of heavy rain caused flooding in parts of the capital.

Officials said ambulances were being diverted away from Whipps Cross hospital while a cleanup operation was carried out. It comes after footage online showed various parts of the broader area under water.