London weather: Victoria Station floods amid heavy rain and amber storm warning

London’s Victoria station has flooded amid heavy rain in the capital and an amber “danger to life” storm warning from the Met Office.

Videos shared on social media show people walking through deep pools of water at the station entrance, while the city is drenched in downpours after weeks of dry, hot weather.

TfLworkers were shown trying to shut the gates to the station, while flood water poured onto the concourse.

Anthony Bonnici, of London Street Guide, shared a video on Twitter, adding: “Victoria station is flooding.”

It comes after the Met Office issued an updated amber weather warning across much of the capital with flooding and disruption expected.

The alert is in place from 11am to 10pm today (Wednesday, August 17), warns flooding of homes and businesses is "likely", with damage to some buildings from floodwater, lightning strikes, hail or strong winds.

Forecasters said: "Fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life and where flooding or lightning strikes occur, delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely."