Meanwhile in Turnpike Lane, north London, people were spotted wading through the water in the streets as the heavy rain pelted down and flooded the roads. Undeveloped grass and land can easily absorb heavy rain if and when it falls, soaking up the water like a sponge. Meanwhile in Turnpike Lane, north London, people were spotted wading through the water in the streets as the heavy rain pelted down and flooded the roads. He moaned: 'There was torrential rain and then water started coming out of the drains. He said: 'There was water flooding out of her toilet and shower and her whole flat has been ruined.

Source: Daily Mail July 13, 2021 07:01 UTC