In one incident, a driver had to be rescued from her car after it became submerged in water in Wallington following torrential rain.
In the ten years prior to 2024, Brigade data reveals there’s been an upward trend rise in flood incidents.
Over the past four years, firefighters have responded to an average of over 8,250 flooding-related incidents a year.
Floods in London can stem from a variety of causes, including burst water mains, roof and plumbing failures and bad weather.
London Fire Brigade is urging people to take proactive steps to protect themselves and their properties from flooding.
These include getting insurance details in order and putting an emergency “grab bag” together in case of a quick exit.
What to do when floods are forecast
• If flooding is forecast in your area there are steps you can take to be prepared:
• Save the Floodline number to your phone. You will need to call them to report flooding in your area, or for advice if your home is flooded. Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188.
• Create a list of important contact details such as your insurance and utility companies and insurance providers.
• You can download a template for your list of contacts
• Make sure you know how to turn off your gas, water and electrical supplies in an emergency
• Look out for your neighbours. If you have vulnerable neighbours, make sure they know what they need to do in an emergency.
• Put an emergency grab bag together. This should include items that you would need if you had to leave your home. This could include medication, important documents e.g. (insurance documents), clothes and toiletries
