Restored Ref: INCD-419513-J

Power cut affecting London and nearby areas

Name: Power cut affecting London and nearby areas
Start: 2026-11-03T22:32:30.000Z
End: 2026-11-03T22:59:45.144Z
Location: London

WC2B 5RE, WC2H 9AA, WC2B 5RB, WC2H 9AT, WC2B 5 and 1 more postcodes

UK Power Networks Looking after the electricity network in this area.

Started

03 Nov, 22:32

Peak customers affected

Not published

Status

Restored 03 Nov, 22:59

Affected area (approximate)

What happened?

We're currently investigating a fault on the electricity network which has caused a power cut in the local area.

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

WC2B 5RE, WC2H 9AA, WC2B 5RB, WC2H 9AT, WC2B 5, WC2H 9

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03 Nov, 22:39

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.
03 Nov, 22:59

Power restored

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.

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