More than 200 properties in Helston are currently without power due to a power cut.

The National Grid is informing residents about a power outage that occurred just after 11am this morning (Monday, July 22).

On the National Grid website, 218 properties are currently without power. Specific postcodes include:

TR13 0LR

 TR13 8GA

 TR13 8GB

 TR13 8GL

 TR13 8GW

 TR13 8LT

 TR13 8LU

 TR13 8SY

 TR13 8TR

TR13 8UY

According to The National Grid, the outage is due to a low voltage issue, meaning the problem is within the local distribution network, not the high-voltage transmission lines.

A spokesperson for The National Grid said: “National Grid is working to restore power and will provide updates as soon as possible.”

One resident received a text message from the National Grid. It reads: “We apologise for the inconvenience. Electricity supplies in your area will be interrupted between 12.15pm for approximately two hours.”

For more information or to keep up to date, visit https://www.nationalgrid.com/power-cuts.