Hundreds of Homes in Kent and Sussex Left Without Water After Supply Outages England's recent hot spell has brought with it a familiar problem: water shortages.
The latest bout of water outages in Kent and Sussex is a stark reminder of England's patchy track record when it comes to managing its most precious resource.
The situation has been exacerbated by the hot weather, which has pushed demand for water to new heights, as well as South East Water's struggles to keep up with that demand.