The demand for water has increased by up to 50 per cent in some areas of London and the South East, Thames Water said

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

Thousands of people in Kent have been asked to use water for essential reasons only because of supply issues caused by high demand in the heatwave, as the hot weather led to…

South East Water said customers should only use water for drinking, washing, and cooking

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.

The demand for water has increased by up to 50 per cent in some areas of London and the South East, Thames Water said

Londoners and residents across the South East are being advised to use watering cans instead of hosepipes as temperatures are set to soar as high as 29C today.

Fury in towns hit by loss of supply as infrastructure struggles to cope with surge in demand

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