Flood Alerts Issued as Storm Benjamin Hits South East England

October 23, 2025 Ahmed Hassan - World News Editor World

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Storm Benjamin‌ is causing disruption in the southeast of England.

* ‌ flooding: ‌ flood warnings are‌ in‍ place across Kent,⁢ Surrey, ‌East Sussex, and West‌ Sussex, including coastal areas and several rivers. Parts of central Brighton‌ are already impacted by flooding.
* Sewage Discharges: Surfers Against Sewage reported⁤ multiple sewage discharges in the region.
* Travel Disruption:

⁢ * ⁢ DFDS ferry services between‌ Dover ‍and‍ Calais are delayed due to strong winds.
* A ⁤fallen ⁢tree is blocking the railway line ​between Ashford and Charing, affecting services to Maidstone East.
* hammerpond Road in Mannings Heath,near ‌Horsham,is blocked by a ‌downed tree.