Four regions battered by constant rainfall and flash flooding at the turn of 2026 are now being told be conservative with water during the hot weather

Four regions battered by constant rainfall and flash flooding at the turn of 2026 are now being told be conservative with water during the hot weather

South East Water warns demand for water outstripping supplies as taps run dry in hundreds of homes

As the heatwave extends into the weekend, South East Water has advised residents living in and around Kent to limit their water usage due to an enduring supply issue

An extra billion litres of water were deployed across London and the South East over the bank holiday weekend compared to the same weekend in 2025, Thames Water revealed.