General · 29 May 2026

England: Heatwave leaves 20,000 without water in southeast

Hot weather and a dry spring have disrupted daily life in parts of England. Thousands of households in southeast England were left without water or low pressure as demand rose during a record-breaking heatwave this week and below-average rainfall in March and April left reservoirs under strain, according to the Environment Agency. At its peak, over 20,000 people were affected, including around 8,000 in Whitstable.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 May 2026 at 14:23

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