waterlogged

A light oil sheen, a sprained ankle and waterlogged cargo were among the damage reported when approximately 75 cargo containers tumbled off a stationed vessel at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday morning.

Europe is experiencing more extreme rainfall in winter and milder temperatures meaning there is less freezing, leaving the trees in waterlogged conditions.

Many parts of the city remain inundated in waist-deep water, with videos showing residents swimming through waterlogged roads as garbage gushed out from clogged sewers.

Roads turned into rivers, vehicles broke down mid-commute and low-lying neighbourhoods were waterlogged within hours.

Videos also showed commuters wading through knee-deep water, with several cars parked on waterlogged streets.