Torrents of water are seen gushing through the streets of Islington in dramatic images taken after flooding hit an upmarket swathe of north London.
A woman was pictured being carried to safety as 50 homes and businesses were evacuated in the early hours of Monday morning.
The pipe burst in Upper Street, Islington, around 5am, leaving popular shopping streets submerged.
Police officers for the Met’s marine units and fire crews were spotted wading through several feet of water in a bid to lead residents to safety.
Two-feet of water deluged basements of boutique shops, restaurants and homes around Camden Passage.
The flooding also hit Charlton Place and Colebrooke Row, with residents sent to nearby pub the Steam Passage Tavern as their homes flooded.
Roads in the area were closed, with Upper Street shut between Angel Tube station and Islington Green, as water swept through the popular shopping and dining district.
Thames Water issued an apology to customers left without water.
A statement posted online read: “We're sorry to customers in the N1 postal code area who may experience no water.
“This is due to a burst water main on Upper Street.
“We're sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
A spokeswoman for London Fire Brigade said six fire engines had been sent to the scene.
She said: "A 460 metre by 150 metre cordon is in place.
"Around 50 homes and businesses have been evacuated by police and fire crews.
"Road closures and in place and are expected to remain for some time."
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