UK storms wash away railway line

[Jazzy]

Parts of Britain are being hit by a powerful storm which has washed away a stretch of railway line and left thousands of homes without electricity.

The Environment Agency says around 328 homes have been flooded since Friday evening - with more heavy rain forecast into the weekend.

A section of the sea wall in Dawlish, Devon, collapsed and left the main railway line suspended in mid-air.

On the Somerset Levels, residents of more than 150 homes at Fordgate and Northmoor are being advised to leave their properties as flood defences are in danger of being overwhelmed.

Forecasters said there would be an "improving picture" on Wednesday evening. But there will be rain moving up from the south coast on Thursday morning which will spread to south-west England in late morning. About 20-30mm of rain is expected throughout the day.

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Are you in the flood-affected areas or know anyone who is?

 

[Sinon]

It's still hammering down with rain. I'm less than 10 miles from where that happened.