{"id":521557,"date":"2025-10-23T06:56:38","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T06:56:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/521557\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T06:56:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T06:56:38","slug":"storm-benjamin-hits-morning-rush-hour-as-heavy-rain-and-strong-gusts-sweeps-capital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/521557\/","title":{"rendered":"Storm Benjamin hits morning rush hour as heavy rain and strong gusts sweeps capital"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Storm Benjamin is set to bring misery to morning rush-hour commuters as heavy downpours and strong winds sweep the capital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/met-office\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Met Office;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Met Office<\/a> has issues <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/yellow-weather-warning\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:yellow weather warnings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">yellow weather warnings<\/a> for wind and rain for London with gusts forecast to reach up to 50mph in the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The atrocious weather appears to already be impacting on travel with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/london\/london-travel-news-delays-storm-benjamin-northern-b1253186.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Overground\u2019s Lioness Line suspended between Willesden Junction and Watford due to a fallen tree blocking the track at Carpenders Park.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Overground\u2019s Lioness Line suspended between Willesden Junction and Watford due to a fallen tree blocking the track at Carpenders Park. <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Forecasters have warned of possible travel disruption and power cuts as <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/london-hit-two-weather-warnings-152518365.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Londoners braced for the storm;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Londoners braced for the storm<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A deluge of heavy rain overnight is set to be followed by more bad weather with weather warnings in place throughout much of the day.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and increased chances of accidents, while public transport is set to be disrupted, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/met-office\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Met Office;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Met Office<\/a> has warned.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: \u201cWe urge drivers to slow down according to the conditions, leaving a much bigger gap between themselves and the vehicle in front, and be wary of the buffeting effect of the wind when they pass high-sided vehicles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Passengers are urged to plan their journeys ahead of time amid fears that trains will be forced to operate at reduced speeds due to damage to overhead lines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/transport-for-london\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Transport for London;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Transport for London <\/a>\u2014 which runs the city&#8217;s Underground, Overground, Tramlink, Docklands Light Railway, buses and licensed taxis \u2014 confirmed they are not putting out any specific travel advice in relation to Storm Benjamin.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A man walks past Moorgate Station in the rain shortly before 6am on Thursday (Michael Howie)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/defd3c2d099e507bc7b35a396b66f9ba.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A man walks past Moorgate Station in the rain shortly before 6am on Thursday (Michael Howie)<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But commuters who plan to use rail services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/elizabeth-line-below-average-uk-092959405.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Heathrow Express and South Western Railway;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heathrow Express and South Western Railway <\/a>have been advised to check timetables prior to departure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The treacherous conditions could cause delays or cancellations to flights running out of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/london\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:London;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">London<\/a>\u2019s six airports.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/airports-set-scrap-boarding-passes-064824300.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:KLM;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KLM<\/a>, the Dutch airliner which operates out of transport hubs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/topic\/london\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:London;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">London<\/a> City Airport, said: \u201cWe are closely monitoring the situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There is also a small chance of injuries and danger to life, as well as damage to buildings, caused by blistering winds and flying debris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Chief Meteorologist Rebekah Hicks said: \u201cIt is worth noting that there is a greater than usual uncertainty surrounding the track and intensity of this low-pressure system, so 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.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Winds elsewhere in the country <a href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/storm-benjamin-set-hit-uk-094530526.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:could reach up to 70mph during the storm.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">could reach up to 70mph during the storm.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Storm Benjamin is set to bring misery to morning rush-hour commuters as heavy downpours and strong winds 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