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Brigade answers 400 calls as thunderstorm hits south London

Posted on June 23, 2026 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s tram network was closed between Addiscombe and Beckenham Junction for several hours this morning, as flooding blocked the lines following severe and intense thunderstorms just after dawn. The River Wandle was close to breaking its banks near Beddington, and … Continue reading →

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Posted in Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Commuting, Environment, London Fire Brigade, London-wide issues, TfL, Tramlink, Transport | Tagged Addiscombe, Beckenham Junction, Climate change, Climate emergency, Croydon Trams, Elmers End, Flash floods, flooding, LFB, London Fire Brigade, OPertion Willow Beck, River Wandle, Thunderstorm | 3 Comments
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