Article posted on 21 July 2014
"Intense storms" have caused flooding across parts of southern and eastern England.
A number of roads and homes were flooded across Essex, where police urged people in Canvey Island to "sit tight and wait for levels to drop".
Southend University Hospital's accident and emergency department closed due to flooding but has now reopened.
Fire crews have dealt with around 500 calls as a result of yesterday's severe weather, with most coming from flood hit Canvey Island.
Essex Fire and Rescue Service had seven pumping appliances focused on the south east corner of the Island where the flooding was most severe, along with six duty officers, its Urban Search and Rescue team, water rescue specialists and a high volume pump.
One month's worth of rainfall hit the area in the space of a few hours.
If you have been affected by the recent flooding in Canvey Island or any other part of the uk, contact National Home Repairs today on 0844 906 0060
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