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Heavy overnight storms have led to flooding, lightning damage and widespread disruption to transport and emergency services. The impacts are being felt across services used by commuters and families in multiple regions.
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00:00Intense storms overnight in parts of London have caused flooding and house fires. Fire
00:06crews say they handled around 400 emergency calls from midnight, mostly for flooded homes
00:12and roads. Lightning strikes are believed to have caused roof damage to homes in north
00:17and southwest London. Transport and travel services, including Heathrow and Tramlink,
00:23have seen disruption but are now returning to normal. Officials say emergency procedures
00:28were activated to manage high demand on London Fire Brigade control rooms. Forecasters warn
00:34of further extreme heat and storms affecting communities across England in the coming days.
00:40Residents are advised to follow safety guidance and updates closely.
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