London flooding: Hospitals ask patients to stay away

As per sources, Whipps Cross and Newham hospital in East London urged patients to seek other Accident and Emergency departments for urgent care. While, ambulances carrying patients to the hospital have also been redirected.

Whipps Cross Hospital said it was “experiencing operational issues” and asked patients to use an alternative A&E “if possible”.

We're currently experiencing operational issues due to the heavy rainfall. Please use an alternative A&E if possible. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/pLmUr2mu13

— Whipps Cross Hospital (@WhippsCrossHosp) July 25, 2021

Newham Hospital had a similar appeal, writing on its Twitter handle, “Our Emergency Department has flooded in some areas”.

It further added, “We’re still here if you need us but to help us while we fix things please attend a neighbouring hospital if possible. Thank you!”

Our Emergency Department has flooded in some areas. We're still here if you need us but to help us while we fix things please attend a neighbouring hospital if possible. Thank you! pic.twitter.com/AMCDQ6MEQT

— Newham Hospital (@NewhamHospital) July 25, 2021

Flash floods caused chaos across the city as torrential rain left homes, roads and tube stations flooded. Vehicles became stranded, and officials warned people not to travel in hazardous conditions.

A DLR station in east London has been flooded as heavy rain hit the capital, leaving people wading in knee-high water.

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— Sky News (@SkyNews) July 25, 2021

Many roads of London are however closed due to the flooding.

As per London fire brigade, it has taken about 300 flooding-related calls in the space of a few hours.

We have now taken more than 600 calls to flooding incidents, including flooding to roads & properties, reports of ceilings collapsing & vehicles stuck in water. Crews used specialist water rescue equipment to rescue five people from a car stuck in flood water in #WorcesterPark pic.twitter.com/D0h3qZF0dR

— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) July 25, 2021