Torrential downpours and flooding have swamped parts of London and the South East in the early hours of EU referendum day, with the London Fire Brigade inundated with a day's calls in just 90 minutes.
London Fire Bridge is responding to a number of weather-related emergency calls after flooding caused by heavy rain overnight.
In Romford, Essex, firefights have been rescuing many residents trapped by flood waters.
The brigade has appealed for people to only dial 999 "where there is a risk to life or property" after receiving twice as many calls between 1.30am and 6.30am as it usually handles in 24 hours.
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