Heavy downpours on Sunday caused severe flooding in the borough this week.
Hendon Way had to be closed for nine hours, just south of the North Circular junction after the rain formed an impassable pool sixteen inches deep.
An elderly man had to be rescued by the fire brigade after his car became stuck in the middle of the pool.
The ensuing jam created traffic chaos for miles around as cars were diverted through Cricklewood.
The same stretch of road had to be closed due to flooding just six weeks ago.
A small fountain formed in Gordon Road, Finchley, after the sheer volume of rain in the borough's sewers forced a manhole cover off, creating an enormous jet of water.
Thames Water is carrying out a study to see what can be done to improve the sewage network in Finchley to stop this happening.
The fire brigade supplied a man with sandbags after water started coming over the doorstep of his bungalow in Gilda Court, Hendon, next to Five Ways Corner.
There were also a few minor accidents on the M1 in Mill Hill caused by poor visibility.
No-one was injured in any of the incidents.
October 24, 2001 17:23
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