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Heavy Rain Floods London Streets

A bout of strong thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail, and lightning to the London area on Wednesday, August 12, reports said.

This video shows cars driving through floodwaters in East Twickenham on Wednesday.

Richmond upon Thames was placed under a flood warning on August 12 as thunderstorms swept across the UK.

Scotland also reported substantial flooding Wednesday morning.

The UK’s Met Office issued a yellow warning effective until August 17 as a record-breaking heatwave presented a continued risk for strong thunderstorms. Credit: @Broadsword999 via Storyful