The Independent describes the need for on-the-ground reporting and fact-checking across major issues. It then reports that thousands of people in Kent have been asked to use water only for essential purposes because of supply problems linked to extremely high demand during a heatwave. South East Water says around 18,000 people experience intermittent water supply after reservoirs were drained over the bank holiday weekend as temperatures rose. The company urges residents to set aside water for drinking, washing, and cooking. The report cites record-hot May conditions in England and Wales, including temperatures measured at Kew Gardens and Cardiff Bute Park. South East Water’s head of operations control says efforts are underway to refill reservoirs, but intermittent supply may continue until levels are restored.
"Thousands of people in Kent have been asked to only use water for essential reasons because of supply issues caused by extremely high demand in the heatwave. South East Water said around 18,000 people are experiencing an intermittent water supply after reservoirs were drained over the bank holiday weekend as temperatures soared. It urged people in the area to put some water aside for essential use such as drinking, washing, and cooking."
"It comes after the hottest day in May on record for both England and Wales on Tuesday, according to the Met Office, with Kew Gardens provisionally reaching 35.1C and Cardiff Bute Park reaching 32.9C. South East Water's head of operations control, Matthew Dean, said: Around 18,000 customers across Kent are still experiencing water supply issues due to extremely high demand during the very hot weather."
"He added: We are doing everything we can to get water into our reservoirs, but some customers will continue to have intermittent water supply until reservoir levels have been restored. In preparation for this"
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