30,000 homes without water in Kent and Sussex
A major incident is declared after 30,000 properties lose water supply in Kent and Sussex. Schools close and hospitals are impacted as South East Water blames cold weather and Storm Goretti.
A major incident is declared after 30,000 properties lose water supply in Kent and Sussex. Schools close and hospitals are impacted as South East Water blames cold weather and Storm Goretti.
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