London and southern England hit by torrential rains and floods

Met Office says thundery downpours also caused floods in parts of London, where fire brigade received over 150 calls

Southern England was hit by torrential downpours that resulted in significant flooding on Monday night.

The Met Office said the heavy and slow-moving thundery showers caused floods in parts of London. The London fire brigade said its 999 control officers received over 150 calls to flooding incidents in the capital.