People across the UK are facing flooding and disruption as Storm Benjamin hits the country.
Heavy rain and gale force winds are expected to continue throughout the day with a number of yellow weather and flood warnings in place.
Rainfall could be as high as 50mm in some places while the wind is expected to reach speeds of 70mph.
Yellow weather warnings are also in place for London an the south of England along with the east Midlands, Yorkshire and parts of Wales.
The Met Office has warned that flooding, damage to buildings and travel disruption are likely throughout the day.
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Bridge in Cambridge blocked
15:19 , Arielle DombA tree has fallen in Cambridge, blocking St George Bridge, Cambrideshire Live reports.
Work is underway to remove the fallen willow tree from the area.
Scenes of wet and windy weather in London
14:23 , Arielle DombLondoners face wet and windy weather.
High rainfall in mid and west Wales
14:18 , Arielle DombThe Met office has reported 16-32mm/hour rainfall near Lampeter and Builth Wells in Wales.
Normal service between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction
14:06 , Arielle DombThe disruption caused by a tree blocking the railway at Tring has ended.
Met Office updates warnings as Storm Benjamin brings heavy rain and strong winds
12:58 , Sami QuadriThe Met Office has updated its weather alerts, leaving just two warnings in place for Thursday as Storm Benjamin continues to move east.
A yellow warning for rain remains over Norfolk and Suffolk until 4pm, while a wind warning covers East Anglia, London and Kent, with strong gusts expected along the East Anglian coast into the night.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “A band of rain associated with Storm Benjamin will slowly move east during Thursday, bringing periods of heavy rain in places, particularly during the morning.”
Over 100,000 homes left without power in France as Storm Benjamin hits
12:39 , Sami QuadriMore than 100,000 households in France were left without electricity this morning after Storm Benjamin swept across the country, national energy distributor Enedis said.
Authorities in Britain will be hoping to avoid a similar scenario, with the Met Office warning there is a “chance of power cuts and loss of other services” in areas affected by strong winds.
"Travel disruption is possible"
11:47 , Arielle DombTravel disruption is possible in eastern England this afternoon, the Met Office reports.
Wet and windy for some this afternoon, especially in eastern England where travel disruption is possible locally ⚠️
— Met Office (@metoffice) October 23, 2025
Showers possible elsewhere, but some drier and sunnier periods too, these most prolonged across western Scotland 🌤️
Feeling chilly in the breeze 📉 pic.twitter.com/H61Yv8SX03
Scenes of wet and windy weather in London
11:37 , Arielle DombLondoners face wet and windy weather.
Disruption between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction expected until 2pm
11:23 , Arielle DombA tree blocking the railway at Tring means that the line between Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction is blocked.
Trains running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
The disruption is expected until 2pm.
Strong winds in Dover
11:06 , Arielle DombWind gusts have reached 59mph in Dover.
"More than a bit blustery"
11:06 , Arielle DombLocals capture windy scenes in Walcott, north Norfolk.
Full in the face off the sea this morning….had to hold on to my hat coz more than a bit blustery here. Storm Benjamin is taking hold at Walcott. pic.twitter.com/9jPCFtmOGB
— Norfolk Pete 🐍🦎🪶 (@norfolk_pete) October 23, 2025
Lioness line resumes good service
11:03 , Arielle DombThe Lioness line is now providing a good service.
Tree blocking Southeastern railway
11:02 , Arielle DombA tree blocking the railway between Ashford International and Charing (Kent) means that some lines are blocked. Trains running through these stations will be cancelled or diverted via Paddock Wood.
The disruption is expected until 12pm.
Power cuts in Norfolk
11:00 , Arielle DombPower cuts have hit over 1,3005 homes in Norfolk, according to UK Power Networks.
Power has been restored to some customers, but 938 remain in the dark.
Lioness line disruption
10:37 , Arielle DombThe Lioness line is facing minor delays following an earlier obstruction on the track at Carpenders Park.
The obstruction was caused by heavy winds in the area.
Strong winds in south east England
10:35 , Arielle DombWind gusts have reached 58mph in Dover and 50mph in Norwich and Ipswich.
Spells of rain in London
10:32 , Arielle DombThe Met Office has forecast rain until 1pm in London, then another spell of rain between 4pm and 6pm.
Strong winds in Weybourne
10:28 , Arielle DombWind gusts have reached a maximum of 47mph in Weybourne.
16 to 32 mm/hour rainfall
10:20 , Arielle DombRainfall has reached 16 to 32 mm/hour in the south east of England, near Canterbury.
A rainfall rate of 7.62 mm/hour or more is regarded as heavy rain, according to the American Meteorological Society.
56mph wind gusts
10:00 , Arielle DombWind gusts have reached 56mph in Dover.
Speeds above 58 mph can cause significant property damage.
Skegness poppy display in tatters
09:56 , Arielle DombStorm Benjamin has ripped apart an 80,000 poppy display in Skegness, Lincolnshire World reports.
Residents have been cautioned to take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. They have also been advised to avoid low lying coastal roads, “as sea spray and waves could be dangerous”.
"Greater than usual uncertainty"
09:32 , Arielle DombChief meteorologist Rebekah Hicks has warned that the public should stay up to date with weather warnings as the forecast is subject to change.
She said: "It is worth noting that there is a greater than usual uncertainty surrounding the track and intensity of this low-pressure system.
"The public should stay up to date with the latest forecasts and warnings as the situation evolves, with adjustments to the forecasts likely at short notice."
Heavy rain falls across England and Wales
09:24 , Alastair Lockhart
This morning has already seen torrential rain in places as Storm Benjamin begins to pick up.
Flood warnings have been issued by the Met Office as rain and strong winds are expected throughout the day.
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