Thousands of homes in Kent still face water supply issues as demands soars in heatwave
Thousands of homes in Kent are currently facing water supply issues due to a record-breaking heatwave. South East Water has warned that water supply will remain intermittent over the weekend as reservoir levels are low. Meanwhile, Thames Water is dealing with a burst main affecting several areas in London, leaving residents without adequate water pressure.
- ▪Around 3,500 customers in Whitstable, Kent, are currently without water.
- ▪Temperatures have peaked at 35C, contributing to the water shortages.
- ▪Thames Water is addressing a burst main that has left residents in several London postcodes struggling with low pressure.
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