And In Mid-Drought, Water Main Break Floods Islington W. Three Feet Of Water

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Thames Water is facing criticism and anger from customers after one of its water mains burst, causing street flooding at the height of a drought crisis. The burst 91cm (36in) water main prompted many road closures around Hornsey Road, north London as video of the incident showed streets submerged in more than a metre of water. It also left homes damaged and thousands of households without water.

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The flood comes as ministers have urged more water companies to impose hosepipe bans after the driest eight-month spell since 1976. Meanwhile, forecasters are predicting another heatwave with no sign of rain in many parts of UK. The former Undertones frontman, Feargal Sharkey, who now campaigns on river and water issues, said the flood was the result of a lack of investment by Thames Water.

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The Liberal Democrat peer, Baroness Ludford, also criticised Thames Water’s for under investment. Residents in six postal areas reported either no water or low pressure. Some expressed frustration about the lack of updates from Thames Water on when supplies would return.

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/08/burst-water-main-in-north-london-islington-causes-anger-amid-drought-crisis