'Significant flooding' caused by burst water pipe

A major water pipe burst in south-east London on Tuesday, causing significant flooding across 12 postcode areas. Southwark Council coordinated with Thames Water and the Metropolitan Police on Ilderton Road in Bermondsey to manage the crisis. A rest centre was set up to assist residents forced to leave their homes due to flooding. Local resident Ash described the flooding as severe, comparing it to a tsunami, while Lauren noted the frightening uncertainty about how high the water would rise. Thames Water stated their team was actively repairing the burst pipe and managing traffic to ensure public safety.

They confirmed that most homes in the affected areas should now have access to water. Flooding incidents like this highlight the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events. The local community is now focused on recovery and addressing any property damage.