Thousands of residents have been left without water while dozens were evacuated from their homes on a dinghy after a burst water main flooded a London street today - with further pipe ruptures possible as the Big Thaw kicks in following freezing temperatures, experts warn.
Eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters were called to Belsize Road in Camden at 2:50am this morning, the London Fire Brigade said, after a 42-inch water main burst causing flooding of half a metre across an area of around 800 metres.
The fire service said the main had been isolated this afternoon, but a further 15-inch water main had also burst and around 100 properties have been affected by floodwater, with one homeowner comparing it to having 'the River Thames outside my house'.
It said multiple homes have been flooded and firefighters had to lead around 25 residents to safety, with several seen being guided away from the area with packed suitcases.





Emergency services rescue resident Stefano Calcagni and Kombi Servisi his dogs Batista and Pandora on Belsize Road in Camden after a burst water main flooded the London street on Saturday morning 


















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A resident ties Waitrose bags around his feet and lower legs as he walks through Belsize Road following flooding 









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Thousands have been left without water and dozens were evacuated after a burst water main flooded Belsize Road in Camden at 2:50am this morning






A resident in Belsize Road, Camden, waits to be rescued by a dinghy with his two pet dogs 






The water caused flooding to a depth of half a metre across an area of around 800 metres






Roads were closed off in Camden, London on Saturday after a pipe burst led to flooding, with experts warning there may be more to come






Dozens of firefighters, around 60 in total, were called to scene in Belsize Road after mains burst on Saturday 






At least half a metre of water filled the street in Camden, with an area of around 800 metres affected following the bursting of two water mains






Emergency workers carry a dinghy to a residential street in Camden to ferry affected residents to safety following flooding sparked by burst water mains 






Emergency services wade their way through Belsize Road in Camden with a dinghy after a burst water main flooded the London street






A car is partially submerged in Belsize Road in Camden following burst water mains on Saturday morning 

'Shift water rescue crews used boats to move around 20 people to upper floors of properties.
'Three adults and a child were evacuated to a place of safe haven.
'A number of residents have decided to remain in their properties and we're patrolling the affected area to assist any further people who require assistance.'
Mr Deacon added: 'The water authority are working to isolate the burst water main and firefighters are expected to remain at the scene throughout the afternoon. 
'A rest centre has been set up for affected residents at Swiss Cottage Leisure Centre.'
Temperatures are expected to jump by 15 degrees or more across the UK after days of severely cold and icy weather.
The recent cold snap will be replaced with warmer temperatures due to milder air coming in from the Atlantic.
Daytime maximum temperatures across the UK on Monday will range from 11C to 14C - in stark contrast to the chilly temperatures recorded over the last week.  
Peter Jenkins, director of campaigns at Water UK, advised that the rise in temperature could cause burst pipes.
He said: 'The recent freezing weather has been very disruptive to many people.













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Emergency services came to rescue residents after the water main burst, leaving thousands without water






Around 25 people were evacuated to safety, some with pets, who also sat in the boats 






Station commander Gary Deacon said from the scene: 'This is a significant flooding that has affected around 100 properties and left thousands without water'

'The last thing we want is for people to experience further disruption as temperatures rise this weekend, putting many homes at risk of burst pipes due to freeze-thaw.
'That's why we're urging everyone to check their water pipes are well insulated now and to follow our simple tips to protect homes against weather conditions.'    
On Tuesday, the mercury plunged to minus 17.3C in Braemar in Scotland - the coldest temperature since February 11 2021.
Thames Water said local houses in north-west London, in the postcodes of NW2, NW6, NW8 and NW10, could be experiencing no or low water pressure as a result of the burst main.
The company said in a statement: Kombi Servisi 'We're sorry to customers in NW6 and the wider area who have no water or lower pressure than normal today due to a burst pipe on Belsize Road.
'Loss adjusters are in the area to assess the damage and support residents in getting their lives back to normal once the water has receded.'













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How to protect your home from _7,500 burst pipe bills, as freezing temperatures are set to continue across the UK this weekend
 By Sam Barker for kombi servisi This is Money  
Britain has been struggling through a cold snap that has seen temperatures plunge as low as -17.3C, and the big freeze isn't over yet.
Temperatures as low as -10C are due to hit parts of the country over the weekend, leaving many households at risk of property damage. 
But insurance experts have given simple tips on how to stave off the risk of expensive home repairs.




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The average cost of a burst pipe is _7,500, and these costs soon add up in a bad winter. In 2018 Britons paid _197million just to fix ruptured pipes inside properties.
One leaky pipe can release up to 15 gallons of water a minute, causing damage to walls, floors and contents.
Insurer Direct Line says households can help protect themselves and their properties in the face of extreme weather.
Direct Line response operations lead David Geddes said: 'With temperatures in the UK set to drop even further over the weekend, there are a few simple precautions householders can take to protect both themselves and their homes from the winter weather.'
Its tips for protecting your home from frozen or burst pipes this weekend are as follows:  




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