Power cut affecting London and nearby areas

What happened?

A problem on the electricity network is causing power to go on and off in the area.

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

E3 5QY, E3 5RF, E3 5QZ, E3 5RJ, E3 5RB, E3 5QS, E3 5RA, E3 5QR, E3 5RD, E3 5AX, E3 5QU, E3 5

Latest updates

• 01 Nov, 17:05

  Power cut reported

  We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. We are arranging to have engineers investigate the fault. We are sorry we can't give you a time for the restoration of supply at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

• 01 Nov, 17:15

  Power cut reported

  We are currently experiencing problems with the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers have attended the fault, and have made an emergency repair to restore power to as many premises as possible. It is our intention to return to make a permanent repair as soon as we can. I'm sorry, but we can't give you a time for this at present. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

• 01 Nov, 17:25

  Power cut reported

  We are aware of an incident caused by LV Flickering Supply affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 01-NOV-2026 22:30. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

• 01 Nov, 19:45

  Power restored

  We are aware of an incident caused by LV Flickering Supply affecting the electricity supply in your area. Our engineers are dealing with this and we estimate that most supplies will be restored by 01-NOV-2026 22:30. Please accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.