London flash floods update – Watch as cars SWAMPED in horror downpours as Peterborough & Chiswick flooded too – LATEST

FLASH flooding hit parts of London and the South yesterday, leaving a trail of destruction as the Capital is battered by torrential showers.

A month’s worth of rain poured down in places in just one hour yesterday – with London Fire Brigade since inundated with over 1000 calls regarding reports of flooding.

Drivers were forced to abandon their vehicles as the roads were engulfed while residents battled through deep floodwater in their homes.

Water even gushed down into the Underground, forcing the circle line train to reverse at Baker Street station.

Other unbelievable footage from the capital shows water surging down the steps at Chelsea’s Sloane Square tube station -while pictures also showed people swimming in ponds created by the thunderstorms on Primrose Hill.

Flood alerts remain in place for four areas including Merton, Sutton, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth.

Read our London floods live blog below for the latest news and information…