Pictures show scenes in Raynes Park after flash flooding hit areas across the UK on Monday.
The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for southern England on Saturday as thunderstorms brought heavy rains across the region.
On Monday, areas in south west London including Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Merton were faced with torrential rain.
Both residents and authorities took to Twitter to warn others away from the Raynes Park area due to extreme flooding.
Ah the gentle swell of The Great River Raynes Park High Street #flooding #merton #mertoncouncil #raynespark pic.twitter.com/07SQGGhmcy
— Laura (@Pinelauraapple) July 12, 2021
Images showed cars submerged underwater and areas cordoned off by police.
Eyewitnesses said the water was up to "3 feet deep" as they watched cars and buses try to push their way through the flooding.
Merton MPS Tweeted: "Please avoid the area of Raynes Park station due to the heavy flooding in the area.
"Roads are flooded and dangerous to drive down. Please make other arrangements or delay your travel.
"Updates to follow - heavy traffic in the area."
Merton Council has since announced they will be working with Thames Water to target the flooding that remains.
A council spokesperson posted on Twitter: "After yesterday's heavy rainfall, parts of Merton including Raynes Park remain flooded.
"We are aware of locations & are working with Thames Water who manage drainage systems.
"If there is flooding near you, please report it."
To report flooding visit here.
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