Streets are left underwater after deluge of rain floods cities

Streets in two towns have been submerged in water after a severe flooding left motorists to battle to safety.

Pictures showed shops and cars left underwater in Dunstable and Hitchin in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.

It comes as severe flood warnings were issued for areas near the River Lee and the River Ivel, with a Met Office rain water in place until 23.59 on Monday.

Roads and shops submerged in Dunstable, Bedfordshire on Sunday

A street completely left underwater in Dunstable. Severe rain warnings are in place until tomorrow night

Shops left cut off by severe flooding in Dunstable. Motorists were left battling for safety after the heavy deluge

A car left stranded in the water as people seek shelter under an umbrella

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