Major incident declared after 30,000 homes experiencing water shortages in South East

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Donations fund The Independent’s reporters so journalism remains free to readers and investigative coverage continues on reproductive rights, climate change, Big Tech and political finance. The A Word documentary highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights and reporting includes investigations into Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC. About 30,000 homes across Sussex and Kent are experiencing water shortages, prompting Kent County Council to declare a major incident. Ten postcodes, including Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury and Maidstone, remain affected after weekend disruption. Causes include Storm Goretti, burst water mains from freezing conditions and a power cut at a pumping plant, leading to low drinking water levels and bottled water collection points.

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