This article is from the source 'independent' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/kennington-flood-delays-traffic-cuts-off-water-supplies-and-damages-houses-after-pipe-bursts-10352894.html

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Kennington flood delays traffic, cuts off water supplies and damages houses after pipe bursts Kennington flood delays traffic, cuts off water supplies and damages houses after pipe bursts
(6 months later)
Flooding in Kennington has led to damage of homes and businesses, road closures, bus diversions and water shortages in the south London neighbourhood.Flooding in Kennington has led to damage of homes and businesses, road closures, bus diversions and water shortages in the south London neighbourhood.
London Fire Brigade confirmed that the flood, which has since subsided, was caused by a burst water main on Kennington Park Road which has left a river of water on the street, half a meter deep.London Fire Brigade confirmed that the flood, which has since subsided, was caused by a burst water main on Kennington Park Road which has left a river of water on the street, half a meter deep.
The fire service was called just after 9am this morning. Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters from Lambeth, Brixton, Clapham, Homerton, Old Kent Road, Dowgate, Dockhead, Tottenham and West Hampstead fire stations were sent to attend the incident.The fire service was called just after 9am this morning. Ten fire engines and 72 firefighters from Lambeth, Brixton, Clapham, Homerton, Old Kent Road, Dowgate, Dockhead, Tottenham and West Hampstead fire stations were sent to attend the incident.
Locals and commuters have been tweeting pictures or their journeys, with some joking about the flooding and calling it the new “Lambeth lido”.Locals and commuters have been tweeting pictures or their journeys, with some joking about the flooding and calling it the new “Lambeth lido”.
Cycling to work this morning was interesting, to say the least #KenningtonFlood #OvalFlood pic.twitter.com/aqDkek2fqi
The street is closed at Kennington Park Road on the junction with Kennington Park Place and several bus routes have been diverted around the area. TfL has said to expect delays in the Oval area and that bus numbers 3, 59, 133, 155, 159, 333 and 415 are on diversion.The street is closed at Kennington Park Road on the junction with Kennington Park Place and several bus routes have been diverted around the area. TfL has said to expect delays in the Oval area and that bus numbers 3, 59, 133, 155, 159, 333 and 415 are on diversion.
Hundreds of sandbags have been used to protect homes and shops, according to the fire brigade. Around 15 properties have been affected by the floods and fire crews are currently working to pump water from them.Hundreds of sandbags have been used to protect homes and shops, according to the fire brigade. Around 15 properties have been affected by the floods and fire crews are currently working to pump water from them.
Due to the burst pipe some homes have had their water cut off with others experiencing low pressure. The flooding comes just as the UK is expecting a heatwave over the next few days.Due to the burst pipe some homes have had their water cut off with others experiencing low pressure. The flooding comes just as the UK is expecting a heatwave over the next few days.