Homes lose power as Storm Benjamin passes region.
Storm Benjamin caused power outages and interrupted rail services across the East of England. Between Wednesday night and Thursday lunchtime, the region saw severe rain and strong gusts.
At its peak, more than 2,000 houses were left without power in Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Bedfordshire, however UK Power Networks reported that as of 16:30 BST, there were “currently no widespread power incidents because of the weather” in the areas it covered.
The firm stated that it had increased staffing and that anyone who saw a damaged power line should contact them and “stay well clear”. Rail services in the region were also disrupted.
Greater Anglia claimed a fallen tree has stopped the railway between Brentwood, Essex, and Gidea Park. A tree at Carpenders Park station also obstructed the line between Watford Junction and Euston, while trains to Norfolk and Suffolk were disrupted when plastic sheeting blew into overhead electrical cables in London.
BBC Weather Watchers/Bettys Hot SpotFlood advisories have been issued for the Norfolk coast, with the government information agency Floodline stating that “higher than normal tides” over the next three days may cause flooding.
People have been urged to “avoid beaches and coastal promenades”.
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