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Storms cause floods and travel chaos in East Sussex Storms cause floods and travel chaos in East Sussex
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A house is believed to have been struck by lightning during heavy storms in East Sussex, which have also caused flooding and travel delays.A house is believed to have been struck by lightning during heavy storms in East Sussex, which have also caused flooding and travel delays.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were fighting a fire at the house in Hawkins Way, Hailsham, but there were no reports of injuries.East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said crews were fighting a fire at the house in Hawkins Way, Hailsham, but there were no reports of injuries.
In Eastbourne, the flooded Arndale Centre was evacuated but staff and shoppers were allowed to return later.In Eastbourne, the flooded Arndale Centre was evacuated but staff and shoppers were allowed to return later.
Floods have also affected Southern trains between Eastbourne and London.Floods have also affected Southern trains between Eastbourne and London.
Brighton station concourse was flooded, while services between Lewes and Wivelsfield have been disrupted.Brighton station concourse was flooded, while services between Lewes and Wivelsfield have been disrupted.
Heavy rain has caused flooding on the roads, with East Sussex firefighters warning drivers to keep their speed down.Heavy rain has caused flooding on the roads, with East Sussex firefighters warning drivers to keep their speed down.
West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the one-way system on The Broadway was flooded and drivers should be aware of hidden lifted manhole covers. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said the one-way system on The Broadway, Haywards Heath was flooded and drivers should be aware of hidden lifted manhole covers.
The spokeswoman for the Arndale Centre said it closed at about 11:25 BST for 45 minutes because drains were overflowing in three places and there were concerns about customers slipping over.The spokeswoman for the Arndale Centre said it closed at about 11:25 BST for 45 minutes because drains were overflowing in three places and there were concerns about customers slipping over.
Lewes District Council has tweeted information about where residents can obtain sandbags.Lewes District Council has tweeted information about where residents can obtain sandbags.