Stoke Newington High Street flooded by burst water main
A burst water main has caused major flooding in Stoke Newington, the third major flooding incident in the past week.
Some 350 people had to be evacuated from the area and more than 150 properties have been affected in the area around Northwold junction.
The flooding began at around midday and London Fire Brigade say the water is now starting to recede.
Flood water levels are receding on Northwold Rd and #StokeNewington High St. Crews now working with residents to salvage belongings. pic.twitter.com/VXgJlmDMFX
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) December 11, 2016
Some more pictures of today's #N16 burst water main with @LondonFire #999family assisting with evacuations pic.twitter.com/dw6PrfBqza
— London Ambulance Service HART (@LAS_HART) December 11, 2016
Northwold Road and Stoke Newington. Avoid the area! pic.twitter.com/qcblNtPjzP
— MeDEA (@deakhoon) December 11, 2016
Major flood due to burst water main at Northwold Road at the junction with Stoke Newington High St. Please avoid the area, major congestion. pic.twitter.com/I7iqIok1M9
— Hackney Police (@MPSHackney) December 11, 2016
Earlier crews were sandbagging properties and helping residents salvage valuables at the #stokenewington flood. Water now rapidly receding. pic.twitter.com/u3mFHaBmFf
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) December 11, 2016
Flood water levels are receding on Northwold Rd and #StokeNewington High St. Crews now working with residents to salvage belongings. pic.twitter.com/VXgJlmDMFX
— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) December 11, 2016
A burst water main in Upper Street, Islington last week led to around 100 people being evacuated, while a similar incident in Blackheath around the Lee High Road area.caused disruption on Saturday.