Whitstable in the news: Kent water woes as UK heat drains supply; locals queued for water amid a heatwave. Coastal town of ~32k, famed for native oysters.
The UK’s South East Water is facing high demand as reservoirs run low during a spell of extreme May heat. Around 18,000 customers in Kent have experienced intermittent supply, with authorities urging essential use while bottled water is distributed to vulnerable households. Authorities warn the hot weather will continue to strain supplies.