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Walham substation during 2007 during flooding event

This substation supplies electricity to over half a million people, is a key node in the HV Transmission system, and was almost forced to close due to excessive rainfall and flooding during the 2007 event. Fortunately, the site remained operational and narrowly avoided losing power thanks to the installation of a temporary barrier and large capacity pumps by the British Army. Author and Source: National Grid