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  1. DEFRA officials are in close contact with the company South East Water regarding a crisis that began on May 28, 2026.

High water demand was reported in Kent and Sussex due to heatwave conditions.

1 report, 1 independent Updated May 27
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What happened

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High water demand was reported in Kent and Sussex due to heatwave conditions.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
South East Water

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DEFRA officials are in close contact with the company South East Water regarding a crisis that began on May 28, 2026. All 1 developments

The entities involved

  • South East Water

    British water utility servicing Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire

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