US EditionRegulator 'concerned' as 25,000 homes still without water after 'major incident' declared
Storm Goretti and cold weather caused pipe bursts and leaks, affecting 30,000 homes; emergency bottled water deliveries and tanker support continue, officials said.
- Tens of thousands of homes in the south-east of England are still without water, with supplies not expected to be restored until at least Tuesday.
- South East Water blamed Storm Goretti, cold weather, power cuts and other issues for the disruptions in areas like East Grinstead, Eastbourne and Kent.
- Residents have complained about having to travel long distances to collect bottled water, making it difficult for the elderly and those without cars.
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Thousands without water in Kent as major incident declared
A major incident has been declared in Kent and Sussex, where more than 30,000 properties have been left without water – or with an intermittent supply – for as long as five days. South East Water blamed the cold weather for triggering burst pipes and power cuts, and insisted engineers were working around the clock to restore supplies as soon as possible. But local MPs say the company’s chief executive should resign.
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